Chithambaram VR. Aravindh vs Praggnanandhaa R
GM Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (2677) · GM Praggnanandhaa R (2750)
Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Praggnanandhaa R have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2019 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Aravindh leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aravindh | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aravindh with White | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| R with White | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aravindh | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aravindh | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Praggnanandhaa R | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 88th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2026 | Praggnanandhaa R | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Dec 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | London System | World Rapid 2025 |
| Jun 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 2nd UzChess Cup Masters |
| May 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Stepan Avagyan Mem |
| Apr 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Superbet POL Blitz |
| Apr 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Superbet POL Blitz |
| Apr 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Superbet POL Rapid |
| Mar 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7th Prague Masters |
| Sep 2022 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 22nd Dubai Open |
| Mar 2021 | Praggnanandhaa R | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Dec 2019 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 11th London Classic Open |
| Jun 2019 | Praggnanandhaa R | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 18th Asian Continental Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Praggnanandhaa R?
In 16 recorded games, Chithambaram VR. Aravindh has 2 wins, Praggnanandhaa R has 6 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Praggnanandhaa R played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jun 2019 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Praggnanandhaa R play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.