The Masters category had witnessed a three-way tie for the top-spot, following which Aravindh defeated Armenian-American Grandmaster Aronian in the first blitz playoff before holding his nerve to win the second while playing with black pieces.

Aravindh Chithambaram, despite his initial lack of confidence, emerged victorious at the Chennai Grandmasters chess tournament. He secured the win aft

With the Masters category witnessing a three-way tie for the top spot, Aravindh defeated GM Levon Aronian in the first blitz play-off and then held his nerve to clinch the title

With a late surge that involved winning the last two classical rounds, Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram was on Monday crowned champion of the Chennai Grand Masters 2024 while GM V. Pranav remained unbeaten throughout to claim the title in the Challengers category at the Anna Centenary Library here on Monday.

Raunak Sadhwani halted Pranav V's winning streak with a draw in the Chennai Grand Masters chess tournament. Levon Aronian defeated Maxime Vachier-Lagr

CHENNAI: ARAVINDH Chithambaram is a pessimist by nature. When he was being driven to the Anna Centenary Library before the opening round of the Chennai Grand Ma

GM Aravindh Chithambaram clinched the Chennai Grand Masters 2024 title after a dramatic finish, defeating GM Levon Aronian in the blitz play-offs. GM V Pranav emerged unbeaten to win the Challengers category.