Exciting Results in Round 6 of Chennai Grand Masters 2024: Aronian and Erigaisi Tied for the Lead

In a thrilling turn of events at the Chennai Grand Masters 2024 tournament, GM Aravindh Chithambaram secured his first win of the tournament in the sixth round, handing GM Arjun Erigaisi his first loss. This victory allowed GM Levon Aronian to join Arjun in the lead with four points in the Masters section.

Aravindh’s strategic gameplay and ability to maintain a solid position throughout the game proved to be the key to his success against Arjun. Meanwhile, Aronian faced a tough challenge against GM Vidit Gujrathi but managed to secure a draw, putting him at the top of the leaderboard.

With Aravindh and GM Amin Tabatabaei trailing closely behind the leaders with 3.5 points each, the final round promises to be tense and unpredictable with multiple possible outcomes.

In the Challengers section, GM Pranav Venkatesh’s lead was cut to half a point after a draw with GM Pranesh Munerathnam, bringing the competition to a nail-biting finish. GM Leon Mendonca’s impressive sacrificial attacking win against GM Murali Karthikeyan propelled him to 4.5 points, setting the stage for an intense final round where the two leaders will face off.

The seventh and final round of the tournament is set to begin on Monday, November 11, with the Masters and Challengers sections gearing up for an exciting conclusion. Stay tuned for more updates on the Chennai Grand Masters 2024 tournament as the players battle it out for the prestigious title.