Hikaru Nakamura vs Chithambaram VR. Aravindh
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (2677)
Hikaru Nakamura and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2016 and the most recent in May 2026. Nakamura leads 15 wins to 3, with 2 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Aravindh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Aravindh with White | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Aravindh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 19 | 15 | 1 | 3 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Aravindh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tuesday |
| Nov 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Colle System | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | World Blitz 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2021 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2016 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Douglas IoM Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh?
In 20 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 15 wins, Chithambaram VR. Aravindh has 3 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Oct 2016 to May 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.