Chithambaram VR. Aravindh vs Praggnanandhaa R
Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (27, GM, IND) and Praggnanandhaa R (21, GM, IND) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. R leads the classical series 1–0 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2692 and 2733, the Elo model gives R a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2692 vs 2733 (Δ -41)
With Chithambaram VR. Aravindh as white
34% Chithambaram30% draw36% Praggnanandhaa
With Praggnanandhaa R as white
27% Chithambaram25% draw48% Praggnanandhaa
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Praggnanandhaa R | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2692-1 | 2733-8 |
| Peak rating | 2749 · Apr 2025 | 2785 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 26 | 20 |
| World rank now | #38 | #16 |
| World rank peak | #11 | #4 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,769 | 1,635 |
| Months active | 184 | 172 |
| % white wins | 57% | 51% |
| % black wins | 50% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2660 | 2732 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 197 | 229 |
Best Win
Chithambaram VR. Aravindh
Praggnanandhaa R
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
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
Praggnanandhaa R