Alexander Grischuk vs Chithambaram VR. Aravindh
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (2677)
Alexander Grischuk and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2020 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Grischuk leads 8 wins to 4, with 3 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Aravindh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Aravindh with White | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Aravindh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Aravindh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2 | 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 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Esports World Cup PI 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Alexander Grischuk | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Esports World Cup PI 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Esports World Cup PI 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3rd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Jun 2026 | Alexander Grischuk | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexander Grischuk | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 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 15 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 8 wins, Chithambaram VR. Aravindh has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Apr 2020 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.