Santosh Gujrathi Vidit vs Chithambaram VR. Aravindh
GM Santosh Gujrathi Vidit (2693) · GM Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (2677)
Santosh Gujrathi Vidit and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2013 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Vidit leads 4 wins to 4, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Vienna Game (1 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vidit | Draws | Aravindh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vidit with White | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Aravindh with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vidit | Draws | Aravindh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vidit | Draws | Aravindh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | English Opening | Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Preliminary Stage |
| Sep 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Preliminary Stage |
| Jan 2026 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Nov 2024 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Chennai GM |
| Dec 2023 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2022 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | Modern Defense | MPL Indian Chess Tour N3 |
| Dec 2019 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2016 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-IND 54th |
| Nov 2013 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chennai Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Santosh Gujrathi Vidit and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh?
In 12 recorded games, Santosh Gujrathi Vidit has 4 wins, Chithambaram VR. Aravindh has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Santosh Gujrathi Vidit and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Nov 2013 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Santosh Gujrathi Vidit and Chithambaram VR. Aravindh play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Vienna Game (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.