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.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	Chennai Grand Masters 2024
Date	November 11, 2024
Venue	Anna Centenary Library, Chennai
Organizers	MGD1, Sponsored by Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu
Categories	Masters & Challengers
Masters Winner	GM Aravindh Chithambaram
Challengers Winner	GM V Pranav