Chithambaram VR. Aravindh vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (2677) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2021 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Aravindh leads 8 wins to 12 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (95% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Alekhine Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aravindh with White | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| Bortnyk with White | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 20 | 8 | 0 | 12 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3rd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 |
| May 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 |
| May 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game | UNUSED DreamHack Atlanta 2026 | Group Stage B | Lower Bracket |
| May 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | UNUSED DreamHack Atlanta 2026 | Group Stage B | Lower Bracket |
| Mar 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Sep 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| May 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2021 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2021 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Apr 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
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What is the head-to-head score between Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 21 recorded games, Chithambaram VR. Aravindh has 8 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 12 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Apr 2021 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Olexandr Bortnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Alekhine Defense (2 games), followed by the Alekhine Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.