Pa Iniyan vs Garg Aradhya
GM Pa Iniyan (2609) · IM Garg Aradhya (2434)
Pa Iniyan and Garg Aradhya have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2015 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Iniyan leads 8 wins to 1, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Anderssen's opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Iniyan | Draws | Aradhya |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iniyan with White | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Aradhya with White | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Iniyan | Draws | Aradhya |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Iniyan | Draws | Aradhya |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Garg Aradhya | Pa Iniyan | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Pa Iniyan | Garg Aradhya | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-IND Rapid 2025-26 |
| Mar 2025 | Pa Iniyan | Garg Aradhya | 1-0 | English Opening: Chimer System | 38th Cannes Open |
| Jan 2025 | Pa Iniyan | Garg Aradhya | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Pa Iniyan | Garg Aradhya | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Pa Iniyan | Garg Aradhya | 1-0 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Pa Iniyan | Garg Aradhya | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Qatar Masters Open |
| Jun 2023 | Garg Aradhya | Pa Iniyan | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Aimchess Play In Open |
| Dec 2022 | Garg Aradhya | Pa Iniyan | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-BAN Premier |
| Aug 2016 | Pa Iniyan | Garg Aradhya | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 23rd Abu Dhabi Open |
| Sep 2015 | Garg Aradhya | Pa Iniyan | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-IND U15 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Pa Iniyan and Garg Aradhya?
In 11 recorded games, Pa Iniyan has 8 wins, Garg Aradhya has 1 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Pa Iniyan and Garg Aradhya played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Sep 2015 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Pa Iniyan and Garg Aradhya play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Anderssen's opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Chimer System (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.