Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Erigaisi Arjun
GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723) · GM Erigaisi Arjun (2757)
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Erigaisi Arjun have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2020 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Mamedyarov leads 4 wins to 14 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (78% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamedyarov with White | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Arjun with White | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Rapid | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A11 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 3rd UzChess Cup 2026 | Masters |
| Jun 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Jun 2025 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Aug 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Dec 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 9th |
| Dec 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | English Opening | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 9th |
| Dec 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | English Opening | Gashimov Memorial Rapid 9th |
| May 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | London System | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | English Opening | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | London System | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Nov 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Nov 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Nov 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Nov 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Meltwater Tour Final |
| Oct 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | Aimchess Rapid Prelim |
| Oct 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 37th EU-Cup |
| Jul 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | FTX Road to Miami Prelim |
| Jan 2021 | Erigaisi Arjun | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Arena 2nd Jan |
| Dec 2020 | Erigaisi Arjun | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 |
| Oct 2020 | Erigaisi Arjun | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2020 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Erigaisi Arjun?
In 23 recorded games, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 4 wins, Erigaisi Arjun has 14 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Erigaisi Arjun played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from Oct 2020 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Erigaisi Arjun play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.