Chithambaram VR. Aravindh vs Rishi Sardana
Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (27, GM, IND) and Rishi Sardana (29, IM, AUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Aravindh leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2692 and 2496, the Elo model gives Aravindh a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2692 vs 2496 (Δ +196)
With Chithambaram VR. Aravindh as white
71% Chithambaram17% draw13% Rishi
With Rishi Sardana as white
62% Chithambaram20% draw18% Rishi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | Rishi Sardana | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2692-1 | 2496 |
| Peak rating | 2749 · Apr 2025 | 2496 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 26 | 29 |
| World rank now | #38 | #609 |
| World rank peak | #11 | #608 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,769 | 940 |
| Months active | 184 | 183 |
| % white wins | 57% | 56% |
| % black wins | 50% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2660 | 2501 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 197 | 59 |
Best Win
Chithambaram VR. Aravindh
Rishi Sardana
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
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
Rishi Sardana