Chithambaram VR. Aravindh vs Reza Mahdavi
GM Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (2673) · IM Reza Mahdavi (2489)
Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Reza Mahdavi have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2024 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Aravindh leads 4 wins to 4, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Mahdavi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aravindh with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Mahdavi with White | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Mahdavi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Mahdavi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B78 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B89 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Vienna Game | 3rd 3-0 Thu 1st Oct 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Reza Mahdavi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Sicilian | 3rd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | Sicilian | 3rd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 |
| May 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Reza Mahdavi | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Reza Mahdavi?
In 10 recorded games, Chithambaram VR. Aravindh has 4 wins, Reza Mahdavi has 4 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Reza Mahdavi played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Nov 2024 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Reza Mahdavi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.