Chithambaram VR. Aravindh vs Murali Karthikeyan
GM Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (2677) · GM Murali Karthikeyan (2668)
Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Murali Karthikeyan have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2013 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Aravindh leads 6 wins to 1, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Karthikeyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aravindh with White | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Karthikeyan with White | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Karthikeyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aravindh | Draws | Karthikeyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Aravindh,Chithambaram VR. | Karthikeyan,M2 | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Murali Karthikeyan | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | ? | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A |
| Sep 2022 | Murali Karthikeyan | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | Modern Defense | MPL Indian Chess Tour N3 |
| Jun 2022 | Murali Karthikeyan | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | Sicilian | MPL Indian Chess Tour N2 |
| Dec 2018 | Murali Karthikeyan | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | Sicilian | 56th ch-IND |
| Oct 2017 | Murali Karthikeyan | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | ch-IND 55th |
| Nov 2016 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Murali Karthikeyan | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-IND 54th |
| May 2016 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Murali Karthikeyan | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | ch-Asia U20 |
| Jul 2015 | Murali Karthikeyan | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-IND U19 |
| Sep 2014 | Murali Karthikeyan | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Wch U16 |
| May 2013 | Murali Karthikeyan | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11th Somov Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Murali Karthikeyan?
In 11 recorded games, Chithambaram VR. Aravindh has 6 wins, Murali Karthikeyan has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Murali Karthikeyan played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from May 2013 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Murali Karthikeyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.