Nikita Vitiugov vs Narayanan S L
GM Nikita Vitiugov (2666) · GM Narayanan S L (2581)
Nikita Vitiugov and Narayanan S L have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2017 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Vitiugov leads 0 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (18% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitiugov with White | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| L with White | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Nikita Vitiugov | Narayanan S L | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2025 | Narayanan S L | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2025 | Narayanan S L | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2025 | Nikita Vitiugov | Narayanan S L | 0-1 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2025 | Nikita Vitiugov | Narayanan S L | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | FIDE World Cup 2025 |
| Nov 2025 | Narayanan S L | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup 2025 |
| Nov 2025 | Nikita Vitiugov | Narayanan S L | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2025 | Narayanan S L | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Oct 2023 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| May 2020 | Nikita Vitiugov | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 10th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Jul 2017 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Helsingor Xtracon Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Vitiugov and Narayanan S L?
In 11 recorded games, Nikita Vitiugov has 0 wins, Narayanan S L has 2 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Nikita Vitiugov and Narayanan S L played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jul 2017 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Nikita Vitiugov and Narayanan S L play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.