Chithambaram VR. Aravindh vs Daniil Dubov
GM Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (2677) · GM Daniil Dubov (2654)
Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Daniil Dubov have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2016 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Aravindh leads 1 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aravindh with White | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Dubov with White | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Rapid | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B14 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B35 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Daniil Dubov | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Preliminary Stage |
| Sep 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Preliminary Stage |
| Mar 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Chess.com Open PlayIn3 |
| Dec 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | World Rapid 2025 |
| Dec 2024 | Daniil Dubov | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | World Blitz 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Daniil Dubov | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Catalan | World Rapid 2024 |
| Dec 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Wch Rapid |
| Jul 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Dunst Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Mar 2021 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| May 2020 | Daniil Dubov | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2019 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Sicilian | 18th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Mar 2016 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 15th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Daniil Dubov?
In 15 recorded games, Chithambaram VR. Aravindh has 1 wins, Daniil Dubov has 10 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Daniil Dubov played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Mar 2016 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Daniil Dubov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (3 games), followed by the Réti Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.