Chithambaram VR. Aravindh vs Gukesh D
GM Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (2677) · GM Gukesh D (2717)
Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Gukesh D have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2018 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Aravindh leads 5 wins to 4, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aravindh | Draws | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aravindh with White | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| D with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aravindh | Draws | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aravindh | Draws | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A88 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8th Prague Masters 2026 |
| Jan 2026 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 88th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2023 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Dommaraju Gukesh | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Wch Blitz |
| May 2023 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 6th Sharjah Masters |
| Feb 2022 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 58th ch-IND |
| May 2021 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Meltwater Indian Qualifier |
| May 2021 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Meltwater Indian Qualifier |
| May 2021 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Meltwater Indian Qualifier |
| Jul 2020 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Dommaraju Gukesh | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| May 2020 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Sukooon Resort Indian |
| Dec 2019 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Wch Blitz |
| May 2018 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Dommaraju Gukesh | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3rd Kolkata Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Gukesh D?
In 12 recorded games, Chithambaram VR. Aravindh has 5 wins, Gukesh D has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Gukesh D played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from May 2018 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Gukesh D play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (1 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.