Maksim Chigaev vs Narayanan S L
GM Maksim Chigaev (2648) · GM Narayanan S L (2581)
Maksim Chigaev and Narayanan S L have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2012 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Chigaev leads 6 wins to 3, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Chigaev | Draws | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigaev with White | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| L with White | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Chigaev | Draws | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Classical | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Chigaev | Draws | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B26 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D75 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Maksim Chigaev | Narayanan S L | 0-1 | Sicilian | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Apr 2025 | Maksim Chigaev | Narayanan S L | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | English Opening | Speed Chess Q1 |
| Aug 2020 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-PNWCC Online Blitz |
| Jul 2020 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| May 2020 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Mar 2019 | Maksim Chigaev | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | PRO League Stage |
| Feb 2019 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 18th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Apr 2017 | Maksim Chigaev | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2015 | Maksim Chigaev | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 54th Wch U20 |
| Nov 2012 | Maksim Chigaev | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Wch U16 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Maksim Chigaev and Narayanan S L?
In 11 recorded games, Maksim Chigaev has 6 wins, Narayanan S L has 3 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Maksim Chigaev and Narayanan S L played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Nov 2012 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Maksim Chigaev and Narayanan S L play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Classical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.