Nihal Sarin vs Erigaisi Arjun
Nihal Sarin (22, GM, IND) and Erigaisi Arjun (23, GM, IND) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Sarin leads with 2 wins to 1, with 7 draws — a 70% draw rate. Their last meeting at TATA STEEL CHESS INDIA, BLITZ 2026 saw Sarin prevail. With current classical ratings of 2723 and 2751, the Elo model gives Arjun a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2723 vs 2751 (Δ -28)
With Nihal Sarin as white
36% Nihal29% draw34% Erigaisi
With Erigaisi Arjun as white
28% Nihal26% draw46% Erigaisi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nihal Sarin | Erigaisi Arjun | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2723 | 2751 |
| Peak rating | 2723 · Apr 2026 | 2801 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 22 | 21 |
| World rank now | #24 | #11 |
| World rank peak | #22 | #3 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,118 | 1,662 |
| Months active | 171 | 170 |
| % white wins | 48% | 54% |
| % black wins | 40% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2724 | 2752 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 184 | 192 |
Best Win
Nihal Sarin
Erigaisi Arjun
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nihal Sarin
Erigaisi Arjun