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.

Chennai Grand Masters 2024 sees GM Aravindh Chithambaram defeat GM Arjun Erigaisi, intensifying the competition among top players.

Aravindh Chithambaram beat Arjun Erigaisi in the sixth round to open up the title race in the second edition of the Chennai Grandmasters classical chess tournament at the Anna Centenary Library auditorium here on Saturday.

India's Arjun Erigaisi leapfrogged to second place in the world chess rankings thanks to his victory over Alexey Sarana in the Chennai Grand Masters 2024 here on Thursday. He is jointly leading the Masters category alongside Amin Tabatabaei after three rounds.

GM Aravindh Chithambaram ended the unbeaten run of table topper GM Arjun Erigaisi to throw open the Chennai Grand Masters 2024

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

Aravindh Chithambaram, despite his initial lack of confidence, emerged victorious at the Chennai Grandmasters chess tournament. He secured the win after a three-way tie, beating Levon Aronian in a blitz playoff.