Chithambaram VR. Aravindh vs Daniil Dubov
GM Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (2677) · GM Daniil Dubov (2652)
Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Daniil Dubov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2016 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Aravindh leads 1 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (77% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aravindh with White | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Dubov with White | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 13 recorded games, Chithambaram VR. Aravindh has 1 wins, Daniil Dubov has 9 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Daniil Dubov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Mar 2016 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Daniil Dubov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (2 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.