Ivan Cheparinov vs Narayanan S L
GM Ivan Cheparinov (2631) · GM Narayanan S L (2581)
Ivan Cheparinov and Narayanan S L have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2019 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Cheparinov leads 1 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Cheparinov | Draws | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheparinov with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| L with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Cheparinov | Draws | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Cheparinov | Draws | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D94 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E07 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Narayanan S L | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Jul 2024 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Ivan Cheparinov | 1-0 | Sicilian | chT-TUR |
| Sep 2020 | Ivan Cheparinov | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Qual D |
| Sep 2020 | Ivan Cheparinov | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Qual D |
| Sep 2020 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Ivan Cheparinov | 1-0 | London System | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Qual D |
| Sep 2020 | Ivan Cheparinov | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Qual D |
| Sep 2020 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Qual D |
| Sep 2020 | Ivan Cheparinov | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 0-1 | Philidor | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Qual D |
| Jun 2020 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Ivan Cheparinov | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2019 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Jul 2019 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Ivan Cheparinov | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Belt and Road Hunan Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ivan Cheparinov and Narayanan S L?
In 11 recorded games, Ivan Cheparinov has 1 wins, Narayanan S L has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Ivan Cheparinov and Narayanan S L played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jul 2019 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Ivan Cheparinov and Narayanan S L play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the London System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.