Chithambaram VR. Aravindh vs Matthias Bluebaum
GM Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (2677) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694)
Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Matthias Bluebaum have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2022 and the most recent in May 2026. Aravindh leads 6 wins to 12 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aravindh with White | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| Bluebaum with White | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Attack | Titled Tuesday |
| Mar 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 88th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Catalan | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Aug 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 61st Rubinstein ALREH |
| Jan 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Colle System | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB |
| Jul 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 24 recorded games, Chithambaram VR. Aravindh has 6 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 12 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from Mar 2022 to May 2026.
What openings do Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.