Alexander Grischuk vs Chithambaram VR. Aravindh
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (2677)
Alexander Grischuk and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2020 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Grischuk leads 6 wins to 2, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Aravindh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Aravindh with White | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Aravindh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| unknown | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Aravindh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Aravindh,Chithambaram VR. | Grischuk,A | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3rd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Aravindh,Chithambaram VR. | Grischuk,A | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Jun 2026 | Grischuk,A | Aravindh,Chithambaram VR. | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Grischuk,A | Aravindh,Chithambaram VR. | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | World Rapid 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2020 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh?
In 11 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 6 wins, Chithambaram VR. Aravindh has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Apr 2020 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.