Michael Adams vs Chithambaram VR. Aravindh
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (2677)
Michael Adams and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2019 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Adams leads 1 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Aravindh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Aravindh with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Aravindh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Aravindh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Mi Adams | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 61st Rubinstein ALREH |
| Dec 2019 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | London Chess Classic Blitz Knockout |
| Dec 2019 | Michael Adams | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | London Chess Classic Blitz Knockout |
| Sep 2019 | Michael Adams | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Michael Adams | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Michael Adams | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Michael Adams | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FIDE World Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh?
In 10 recorded games, Michael Adams has 1 wins, Chithambaram VR. Aravindh has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Sep 2019 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Michael Adams and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games), followed by the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.