S.P. Sethuraman vs A.R. Saleh Salem
GM S.P. Sethuraman (2541) · GM A.R. Saleh Salem (2640)
S.P. Sethuraman and A.R. Saleh Salem have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2006 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Sethuraman leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sethuraman | Draws | Salem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sethuraman with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Salem with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sethuraman | Draws | Salem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sethuraman | Draws | Salem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D06 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | S.P. Sethuraman | AR Salem | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| May 2024 | A.R. Saleh Salem | S.P. Sethuraman | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Dubai Police Open A |
| Aug 2022 | S.P. Sethuraman | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 28th Abu Dhabi Open |
| Dec 2019 | A.R. Saleh Salem | S.P. Sethuraman | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2015 | A.R. Saleh Salem | S.P. Sethuraman | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 14th Asian Continental Open |
| Jun 2014 | A.R. Saleh Salem | S.P. Sethuraman | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Asia Clubs |
| Jul 2013 | S.P. Sethuraman | A.R. Saleh Salem | 0-1 | Torre Attack | 4th Incheon Open |
| Aug 2011 | A.R. Saleh Salem | S.P. Sethuraman | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 50th Wch U20 |
| Jul 2008 | S.P. Sethuraman | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | ch-Asia U16 |
| Aug 2006 | S.P. Sethuraman | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16th Abu Dhabi Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between S.P. Sethuraman and A.R. Saleh Salem?
In 10 recorded games, S.P. Sethuraman has 3 wins, A.R. Saleh Salem has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have S.P. Sethuraman and A.R. Saleh Salem played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2006 to Feb 2025.
What openings do S.P. Sethuraman and A.R. Saleh Salem play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games), followed by the Dutch Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.