Chithambaram VR. Aravindh vs A.R. Saleh Salem
GM Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (2677) · GM A.R. Saleh Salem (2640)
Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and A.R. Saleh Salem have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2018 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Aravindh leads 5 wins to 5, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Colle System (1 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Salem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aravindh with White | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Salem with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Salem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Salem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Colle System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | AR Salem | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 58th Biel GM1 Final |
| Jul 2025 | AR Salem | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | 58th Biel GM1 Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | AR Salem | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 58th Biel GM1 Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | AR Salem | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 58th Biel GM1 Qual |
| Jul 2025 | AR Salem | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 58th Biel GM1 Rapid |
| May 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7th Sharjah Masters |
| Dec 2023 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2020 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Colle System | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2019 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Dubai The Arbor Blitz Open |
| Aug 2018 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | A.R. Saleh Salem | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25th Abu Dhabi Open |
| Jul 2018 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 16th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and A.R. Saleh Salem?
In 11 recorded games, Chithambaram VR. Aravindh has 5 wins, A.R. Saleh Salem has 5 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and A.R. Saleh Salem played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jul 2018 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and A.R. Saleh Salem play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Colle System (1 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.