Fabiano Caruana vs Chithambaram VR. Aravindh
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (2677)
Fabiano Caruana and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2024 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Caruana leads 5 wins to 3, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Aravindh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Aravindh with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Aravindh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| unknown | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Aravindh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Caruana,F | Aravindh,Chithambaram VR. | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3rd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Aravindh,Chithambaram VR. | Caruana,F | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | World Rapid 2025 |
| Nov 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Sep 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh?
In 11 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 5 wins, Chithambaram VR. Aravindh has 3 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 2024 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.