Aravindh Chithambaram Clinches Masters Title at Chennai Grandmasters 2024

GM Aravindh Chithambaram made a remarkable late surge in the final rounds, winning the last two classical games to secure the Chennai Grand Masters 2024 title. Meanwhile, GM V Pranav remained unbeaten throughout the tournament to claim the Challengers title at the Anna Centenary Library on 11th November, 2024.

Chennai Grand Masters 2024

Aravindh Chithambaram & V Pranav’s Victories

Tournament Overview

• Event: Chennai Grand Masters 2024
• Venue: Anna Centenary Library, Chennai
• Date: Monday, November 11, 2024
• Organized by: MGD1
• Sponsored by: Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu
• Categories: Masters & Challengers

Masters Category

• Winner: GM Aravindh Chithambaram

Key Moments

• Aravindh had a late surge, winning the last two classical rounds.
• Final round results led to a three-way tie for first place.

Play-off Details

• Aravindh defeated GM Levon Aronian in the first blitz play-off.
• Held his nerve to draw the second blitz with black pieces.
• Aravindh claimed the title in the second edition of the tournament.

Challengers Category

• Winner: GM V Pranav

Key Moment

• Remained unbeaten throughout the competition to win the title.

Tournament Format

Masters Category

• Rating average: 2729
• Presented a highly competitive field.

Challengers Category

• Aimed to provide emerging Indian talent with opportunities to compete at a top-class level.

Path to Victory

Aravindh’s Key Wins

• Defeated GM Arjun Erigaisi, ending his unbeaten streak.
• Dominated the final round against GM Parham Maghsoodloo with black pieces.
• Opted for Queen’s Gambit Declined and gained control after queens were traded.
• Won in a knight-pawn ending, leading to a three-way tie at the top.