Chithambaram VR. Aravindh vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (2677) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2720)
Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2021 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Aravindh leads 2 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aravindh with White | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Preliminary Stage |
| Sep 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 10th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | 10th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Albin Countergambit | 10th Gashimov Memorial Rapid |
| Dec 2023 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Apr 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Apr 2021 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Mar 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Mar 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Jan 2021 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Arena 2nd Jan |
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What is the head-to-head score between Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 10 recorded games, Chithambaram VR. Aravindh has 2 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 7 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 2021 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (1 games), followed by the Alekhine Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.