Chithambaram VR. Aravindh vs Alexey Sarana
GM Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (2677) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Alexey Sarana have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2016 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Aravindh leads 8 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (74% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aravindh with White | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Sarana with White | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 19 | 8 | 2 | 9 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A44 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10 |
| Mar 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Open PlayIn3 |
| Feb 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | A Sarana | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | A Sarana | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | A Sarana | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | A Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Oct 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | A Sarana | 1-0 | Colle System | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | A Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | 40th ECC Open |
| May 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | A Sarana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | A Sarana | 1-0 | English Opening: Chimer System | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | A Sarana | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Chennai GM |
| Oct 2024 | A Sarana | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Albin Countergambit | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit | Wch Blitz |
| Apr 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Wch Blitz |
| Mar 2022 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Jan 2021 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Arena 2nd Jan |
| Mar 2016 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Alexey Sarana?
In 23 recorded games, Chithambaram VR. Aravindh has 8 wins, Alexey Sarana has 9 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from Mar 2016 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.