Prepare against Chithambaram VR. Aravindh
GM · India · World #42 classical · FIDE ID 5072786
When preparing against Chithambaram VR. Aravindh, expect 1.e4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 31.4% over 35 games.
Our database contains 3,920 games by Chithambaram VR. Aravindh, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Chithambaram VR. Aravindh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chithambaram VR. Aravindh before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,677 | 2,749 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,604 | 2,604 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,562 | 2,625 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,920 | 2,226 | 745 | 949 | 56.8% |
| As White | 2,001 | 1,212 | 370 | 419 | 60.6% |
| As Black | 1,919 | 1,014 | 375 | 530 | 52.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chithambaram VR. Aravindh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chithambaram VR. Aravindh's side.
First moves as White (1,996 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 771 | 38.6% | 68.5% |
| Nf3 | 370 | 18.5% | 72.2% |
| d4 | 350 | 17.5% | 66.4% |
| b3 | 190 | 9.5% | 77.1% |
| c4 | 188 | 9.4% | 69.9% |
| g3 | 89 | 4.5% | 72.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 68.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Aravindh usually continues Nf3 (69.1% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Aravindh usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Aravindh usually continues d4 (70.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Aravindh usually continues g3 (64.9% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Aravindh usually continues g3 (73.3% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Aravindh usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (847 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 446 | 52.7% | 63.2% |
| e5 | 130 | 15.3% | 59.2% |
| g6 | 99 | 11.7% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 83 | 9.8% | 62.7% |
| e6 | 36 | 4.3% | 72.2% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 2.2% | 55.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (686 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 453 | 66.0% | 60.6% |
| d5 | 103 | 15.0% | 62.1% |
| g6 | 64 | 9.3% | 71.1% |
| e6 | 27 | 3.9% | 57.4% |
| d6 | 13 | 1.9% | 57.7% |
| c6 | 13 | 1.9% | 65.4% |
Chithambaram VR. Aravindh's chess games
All 3,920 games by Chithambaram VR. Aravindh in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 2,226 wins, 745 draws, 949 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 186 | 135/15/36 | 72.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 162 | 105/18/39 | 64.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 128 | 70/32/26 | 54.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 100 | 60/14/26 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 84 | 45/19/20 | 53.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 71 | 45/11/15 | 63.4% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 55 | 41/5/9 | 74.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 52 | 36/4/12 | 69.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 47 | 31/5/11 | 66.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 37 | 18/17/2 | 48.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 221 | 109/51/61 | 49.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 180 | 115/19/46 | 63.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 173 | 104/24/45 | 60.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 84 | 31/14/39 | 36.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 80 | 44/13/23 | 55.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 60 | 32/12/16 | 53.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 57 | 25/11/21 | 43.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 57 | 36/9/12 | 63.2% |
| D02 | London System | 36 | 20/6/10 | 55.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 35 | 11/16/8 | 31.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,802 | World Blitz 2024 | D02 |
| Nov 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,799 | Chennai GM | A45 |
| Nov 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,795 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A49 |
| Dec 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,785 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Mar 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,548 | 1,090.5 | 2,570 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 141 | 97.5 | 2,578 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 84 | 50.5 | 2,500 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 77 | 52 | 2,557 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 62 | 35 | 2,643 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2022 | 49 | 35 | 2,460 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 41 | 20.5 | 2,543 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 40 | 20 | 2,522 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexey Sarana (33 games) · Parham Maghsoodloo (29 games) · Volodar Murzin (29 games) · Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (27 games) · Matthias Bluebaum (25 games) · Erigaisi Arjun (23 games) · Denis Lazavik (22 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (21 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chithambaram VR. Aravindh's chess games?
3,920 games by Chithambaram VR. Aravindh, from Sep 2009 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Chithambaram VR. Aravindh has played.
What does Chithambaram VR. Aravindh play on the first move as White?
Across 1,996 games with White in our database, Chithambaram VR. Aravindh opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chithambaram VR. Aravindh answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Chithambaram VR. Aravindh play as White?
As White, Chithambaram VR. Aravindh's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (186 games, 72.6% win rate); Réti Opening (162 games, 64.8% win rate); Indian Defense (128 games, 54.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,001 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chithambaram VR. Aravindh play as Black?
As Black, Chithambaram VR. Aravindh most often plays: Indian Defense (221 games, 49.3% win rate); Modern Defense (180 games, 63.9% win rate); Sicilian (173 games, 60.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,919 games.
What is Chithambaram VR. Aravindh's FIDE rating?
Chithambaram VR. Aravindh is currently rated 2,677 in classical chess, 2,604 in rapid and 2,562 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,749 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Chithambaram VR. Aravindh played?
Our database contains 3,920 games by Chithambaram VR. Aravindh, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 2,226 wins, 745 draws, 949 losses (56.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chithambaram VR. Aravindh?
3,920 games by Chithambaram VR. Aravindh reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.