Nino Batsiashvili vs Meri Arabidze
GM Nino Batsiashvili (2469) · IM Meri Arabidze (2409)
Nino Batsiashvili and Meri Arabidze have played 26 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2010 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Batsiashvili leads 7 wins to 6, with 13 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Dutch Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Batsiashvili | Draws | Arabidze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batsiashvili with White | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Arabidze with White | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Batsiashvili | Draws | Arabidze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 4 | 10 | 1 |
| Blitz | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Batsiashvili | Draws | Arabidze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A11 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A34 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A23 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A12 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Nino Batsiashvili | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 83rd ch-GEO w |
| Dec 2024 | Nino Batsiashvili | Meri Arabidze | 0-1 | Sicilian | Swiss Queens Wed #45 |
| Nov 2024 | Meri Arabidze | Nino Batsiashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Swiss Queens Wed #42 |
| Mar 2024 | Nino Batsiashvili | Meri Arabidze | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #7 |
| Feb 2024 | Nino Batsiashvili | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-GEO w 81st |
| Dec 2023 | Meri Arabidze | Nino Batsiashvili | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2023 | Nino Batsiashvili | Meri Arabidze | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | ch-GEO Blitz w |
| Feb 2023 | Nino Batsiashvili | Meri Arabidze | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-GEO 80th w |
| Jun 2021 | Nino Batsiashvili | Meri Arabidze | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-GEO 78th w |
| Jun 2021 | Meri Arabidze | Nino Batsiashvili | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Speed Chess w Q7 |
| Jun 2021 | Nino Batsiashvili | Meri Arabidze | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Speed Chess w Q6 |
| Jul 2020 | Meri Arabidze | Nino Batsiashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 77th ch-GEO w |
| Jun 2020 | Meri Arabidze | Nino Batsiashvili | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2019 | Meri Arabidze | Nino Batsiashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Vani Khurtsidze Memorial |
| Sep 2018 | Meri Arabidze | Nino Batsiashvili | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | Telavi Lela and Bela Cup |
| Apr 2018 | Nino Batsiashvili | Meri Arabidze | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | ch-EU ACP Blitz w |
| Mar 2018 | Meri Arabidze | Nino Batsiashvili | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | ch-EU ACP w Rapid |
| Feb 2018 | Meri Arabidze | Nino Batsiashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | ch-GEO 75th w |
| Dec 2016 | Nino Batsiashvili | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Wch Blitz w |
| Jan 2015 | Meri Arabidze | Nino Batsiashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | ch-GEO w 72nd |
| Feb 2014 | Meri Arabidze | Nino Batsiashvili | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | ch-GEO w 71st |
| May 2013 | Nino Batsiashvili | Meri Arabidze | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | ch-GEO w 70th |
| May 2012 | Nino Batsiashvili | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-GEO w 69th |
| Mar 2012 | Nino Batsiashvili | Meri Arabidze | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 13th ch-EU w |
| Jan 2011 | Meri Arabidze | Nino Batsiashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | ch-GEO w 68th |
| Jan 2010 | Nino Batsiashvili | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | ch-GEO w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nino Batsiashvili and Meri Arabidze?
In 26 recorded games, Nino Batsiashvili has 7 wins, Meri Arabidze has 6 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Nino Batsiashvili and Meri Arabidze played each other?
Our database records 26 games between them, from Jan 2010 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Nino Batsiashvili and Meri Arabidze play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Dutch Defense (2 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.