Nikita Matinian vs Erigaisi Arjun
GM Nikita Matinian (2389) · GM Erigaisi Arjun (2757)
Nikita Matinian and Erigaisi Arjun have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2020 and the most recent in May 2026. Matinian leads 1 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Mieses Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Matinian | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matinian with White | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Arjun with White | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Matinian | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Matinian | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Owen Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Mieses Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk19 Swiss |
| May 2021 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2020 | Nikita Matinian | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Jun 2020 | Nikita Matinian | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Matinian and Erigaisi Arjun?
In 10 recorded games, Nikita Matinian has 1 wins, Erigaisi Arjun has 7 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Nikita Matinian and Erigaisi Arjun played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jun 2020 to May 2026.
What openings do Nikita Matinian and Erigaisi Arjun play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Mieses Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.