Viswanathan Anand vs Erigaisi Arjun
GM Viswanathan Anand (2739) · GM Erigaisi Arjun (2757)
Viswanathan Anand and Erigaisi Arjun have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2022 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Anand leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Anand | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anand with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Arjun with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Anand | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Anand | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Viswanathan Anand | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Viswanathan Anand | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Dec 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | V Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Jerusalem Masters Knockout |
| Dec 2025 | V Anand | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Jerusalem Masters Knockout |
| Dec 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Jerusalem Masters KO 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | V Anand | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Jerusalem Masters Knockout |
| Dec 2025 | V Anand | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Jerusalem Masters |
| Jun 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | V Anand | 0-1 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Oct 2022 | Viswanathan Anand | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | 37th EU-Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Viswanathan Anand and Erigaisi Arjun?
In 10 recorded games, Viswanathan Anand has 2 wins, Erigaisi Arjun has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Viswanathan Anand and Erigaisi Arjun played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2022 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Viswanathan Anand and Erigaisi Arjun play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.