Chithambaram VR. Aravindh vs Karthik Venkataraman
Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (27, GM, IND) and Karthik Venkataraman (27, GM, IND) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Aravindh leads the classical series 3–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2692 and 2566, the Elo model gives Aravindh a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2692 vs 2566 (Δ +126)
With Chithambaram VR. Aravindh as white
62% Chithambaram20% draw18% Karthik
With Karthik Venkataraman as white
51% Chithambaram24% draw25% Karthik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Karthik Venkataraman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2692-1 | 2566-28 |
| Peak rating | 2749 · Apr 2025 | 2609 · Dec 2023 |
| Peak age | 26 | 24 |
| World rank now | #38 | #248 |
| World rank peak | #11 | #157 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,769 | 1,898 |
| Months active | 184 | 185 |
| % white wins | 57% | 54% |
| % black wins | 50% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2659 | 2550 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 198 | 182 |
Best Win
Chithambaram VR. Aravindh
Karthik Venkataraman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Chithambaram VR. Aravindh
Karthik Venkataraman