Richard Rapport vs Erigaisi Arjun
GM Richard Rapport (2729) · GM Erigaisi Arjun (2757)
Richard Rapport and Erigaisi Arjun have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2022 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Rapport leads 5 wins to 3, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rapport | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapport with White | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Arjun with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rapport | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Classical | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rapport | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Richard Rapport | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10 |
| Jun 2025 | Richard Rapport | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 2nd UzChess Cup Masters |
| Jun 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Aug 2024 | Richard Rapport | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Dec 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 9th |
| Dec 2023 | Richard Rapport | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Sicilian | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 9th |
| Dec 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Gashimov Memorial Rapid 9th |
| Jan 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Richard Rapport | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 85th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2022 | Richard Rapport | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Danzhou 13th |
| Oct 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Richard Rapport | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Aimchess Rapid Prelim |
| Jul 2022 | Richard Rapport | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Italian Game | FTX Road to Miami Prelim |
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What is the head-to-head score between Richard Rapport and Erigaisi Arjun?
In 12 recorded games, Richard Rapport has 5 wins, Erigaisi Arjun has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Richard Rapport and Erigaisi Arjun played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jul 2022 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Richard Rapport and Erigaisi Arjun play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (2 games), followed by the Italian Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.