Nikolas Theodorou vs Erigaisi Arjun
GM Nikolas Theodorou (2628) · GM Erigaisi Arjun (2757)
Nikolas Theodorou and Erigaisi Arjun have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2020 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Theodorou leads 2 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Theodorou | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theodorou with White | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Arjun with White | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Theodorou | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Theodorou | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nikolas Theodorou | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10 |
| Jun 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nikolas Theodorou | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 3rd UzChess Cup 2026 | Masters |
| Apr 2026 | Nikolas Theodorou | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tuesday |
| Jan 2026 | Nikolas Theodorou | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Nikolas Theodorou | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nikolas Theodorou | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nikolas Theodorou | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Nikolas Theodorou | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 7th Sharjah Masters |
| Jun 2023 | Nikolas Theodorou | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 23rd Dubai Open A |
| Feb 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Nikolas Theodorou | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | PRO League Prelim |
| Oct 2020 | Nikolas Theodorou | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Catalan | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Nikolas Theodorou and Erigaisi Arjun?
In 11 recorded games, Nikolas Theodorou has 2 wins, Erigaisi Arjun has 8 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Nikolas Theodorou and Erigaisi Arjun played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2020 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Nikolas Theodorou and Erigaisi Arjun play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games), followed by the Horwitz Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.