Pavel Eljanov vs Erigaisi Arjun
GM Pavel Eljanov (2664) · GM Erigaisi Arjun (2757)
Pavel Eljanov and Erigaisi Arjun have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2018 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Eljanov leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Eljanov | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eljanov with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Arjun with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Eljanov | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Eljanov | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Pavel Eljanov | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Chennai |
| Mar 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | PRO League Prelim |
| Sep 2021 | Erigaisi Arjun | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4th Sharjah Masters |
| Jul 2021 | Erigaisi Arjun | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-POR |
| Sep 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Erigaisi Arjun | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 14th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Jul 2018 | Pavel Eljanov | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 51st Biel MTO Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Eljanov and Erigaisi Arjun?
In 10 recorded games, Pavel Eljanov has 2 wins, Erigaisi Arjun has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Pavel Eljanov and Erigaisi Arjun played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jul 2018 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Pavel Eljanov and Erigaisi Arjun play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.