Chithambaram VR. Aravindh vs M. Amin Tabatabaei
GM Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (2677) · GM M. Amin Tabatabaei (2722)
Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and M. Amin Tabatabaei have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2018 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Aravindh leads 5 wins to 2, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aravindh with White | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tabatabaei with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Chess.com Open PlayIn2 |
| Feb 2026 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chennai GM |
| Oct 2024 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | London System | TCh-ESP Div Honor 2024 |
| May 2024 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7th Sharjah Masters |
| Jan 2024 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Jun 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 23rd Dubai Open A |
| Dec 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Mar 2021 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Feb 2018 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 17th Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and M. Amin Tabatabaei?
In 11 recorded games, Chithambaram VR. Aravindh has 5 wins, M. Amin Tabatabaei has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and M. Amin Tabatabaei played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Feb 2018 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and M. Amin Tabatabaei play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.