Santosh Gujrathi Vidit vs Levon Aronian
GM Santosh Gujrathi Vidit (2697) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)
Santosh Gujrathi Vidit and Levon Aronian have played 39 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2015 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Vidit leads 6 wins to 15 - trailing overall, with 18 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (4 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vidit | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vidit with White | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Aronian with White | 21 | 1 | 12 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vidit | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 17 | 4 | 8 | 5 |
| Rapid | 17 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
| Classical | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vidit | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 39 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Levon Aronian | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 0-1 | Italian Game | Chess.com Open PlayIn4 |
| Mar 2026 | Levon Aronian | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Chess.com Open PlayIn2 |
| May 2025 | Levon Aronian | S Vidit | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Chess.com Classic Pl/In m |
| May 2025 | S Vidit | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Chess.com Classic Pl/In m |
| Feb 2025 | Levon Aronian | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Bundesliga 2024-25 |
| Nov 2024 | S Vidit | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Chennai GM |
| Sep 2024 | Levon Aronian | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Julius Baer GenCup P/I Match D1 |
| Sep 2024 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Julius Baer GenCup P/I Match D1 |
| Sep 2024 | Levon Aronian | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Julius Baer GenCup P/I Match D1 |
| Sep 2024 | Levon Aronian | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Olympiad-45 |
| Jul 2024 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Zagreb Superbet Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Levon Aronian | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Zagreb Superbet Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Zagreb Superbet Rapid |
| May 2024 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess.com Classic Div 2 L |
| May 2024 | Levon Aronian | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Chess.com Classic Div 2 L |
| May 2024 | Levon Aronian | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Levon Aronian | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| Feb 2022 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Berlin FIDE GP 1 Pool C |
| Feb 2022 | Levon Aronian | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Berlin FIDE GP 1 Pool C |
| Nov 2021 | Levon Aronian | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2021 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2021 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Aug 2021 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Aimchess US Rapid Prelim |
| Jun 2021 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Goldmoney Asian Prelim |
| Apr 2021 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | NIC Classic Preliminary |
| Feb 2021 | Levon Aronian | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Opera Euro Rapid Prelim |
| Nov 2020 | Levon Aronian | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Skilling Open Prelim |
| May 2020 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Nations Cup Online Prelim |
| May 2020 | Levon Aronian | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Nations Cup Online Prelim |
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What is the head-to-head score between Santosh Gujrathi Vidit and Levon Aronian?
In 39 recorded games, Santosh Gujrathi Vidit has 6 wins, Levon Aronian has 15 wins, and they have drawn 18 times.
How many times have Santosh Gujrathi Vidit and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 39 games between them, from Oct 2015 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Santosh Gujrathi Vidit and Levon Aronian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (4 games), followed by the Italian Game: Classical Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.