Magnus Carlsen vs Chithambaram VR. Aravindh
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (2677)
Magnus Carlsen and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2015 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Carlsen leads 11 wins to 0, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Clemenz Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Aravindh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Aravindh with White | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Aravindh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Aravindh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B28 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| May 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Clemenz Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2015 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | Qatar Masters Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh?
In 11 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 11 wins, Chithambaram VR. Aravindh has 0 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2015 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Clemenz Opening (1 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.