S.P. Sethuraman vs Pa Iniyan
GM S.P. Sethuraman (2541) · GM Pa Iniyan (2581)
S.P. Sethuraman and Pa Iniyan have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2017 and the most recent in May 2025. Sethuraman leads 6 wins to 1, with 6 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sethuraman | Draws | Iniyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sethuraman with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Iniyan with White | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sethuraman | Draws | Iniyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sethuraman | Draws | Iniyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D66 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Pa Iniyan | S.P. Sethuraman | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Asian Individual Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | S.P. Sethuraman | Pa Iniyan | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-Commonwealth |
| Jan 2024 | Pa Iniyan | S.P. Sethuraman | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 1st Bangalore Open A |
| Dec 2023 | S.P. Sethuraman | Pa Iniyan | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Sitges Sunway Open Playoff |
| Dec 2023 | Pa Iniyan | S.P. Sethuraman | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Sitges Sunway Open Playoff |
| Dec 2023 | Pa Iniyan | S.P. Sethuraman | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 10th Sitges Sunway Open |
| Dec 2022 | Pa Iniyan | S.P. Sethuraman | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 59th ch-IND |
| Oct 2022 | S.P. Sethuraman | Pa Iniyan | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | MPL Indian Chess Tour N4 |
| Jul 2022 | Pa Iniyan | S.P. Sethuraman | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 55th Biel HTO |
| Apr 2022 | S.P. Sethuraman | Pa Iniyan | 1-0 | Italian Game | MPL Indian Chess Tour N1 |
| May 2021 | Pa Iniyan | S.P. Sethuraman | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup AICF Qual |
| Apr 2019 | S.P. Sethuraman | Pa Iniyan | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 21st Dubai Open |
| Aug 2017 | Pa Iniyan | S.P. Sethuraman | 0-1 | English Defense | 24th Abu Dhabi Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between S.P. Sethuraman and Pa Iniyan?
In 13 recorded games, S.P. Sethuraman has 6 wins, Pa Iniyan has 1 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have S.P. Sethuraman and Pa Iniyan played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Aug 2017 to May 2025.
What openings do S.P. Sethuraman and Pa Iniyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.