Praggnanandhaa R vs Erigaisi Arjun
Praggnanandhaa R (21, GM, IND) and Erigaisi Arjun (23, GM, IND) have met 10 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 4–4 with 2 draws — a 20% draw rate. Their last meeting at Tata Steel Chess 2026 - Masters saw Arjun prevail. With current classical ratings of 2733 and 2751, the Elo model gives Arjun a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2733 vs 2751 (Δ -18)
With Praggnanandhaa R as white
38% Praggnanandhaa29% draw33% Erigaisi
With Erigaisi Arjun as white
29% Praggnanandhaa26% draw44% Erigaisi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Praggnanandhaa R | Erigaisi Arjun | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2733-8 | 2751 |
| Peak rating | 2785 · Sep 2025 | 2801 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 20 | 21 |
| World rank now | #16 | #11 |
| World rank peak | #4 | #3 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,635 | 1,662 |
| Months active | 172 | 170 |
| % white wins | 51% | 54% |
| % black wins | 42% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2730 | 2752 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 230 | 192 |
Best Win
Praggnanandhaa R
Erigaisi Arjun
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (36)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Praggnanandhaa R
Erigaisi Arjun