Exciting Results and Upcoming Matches in the CrunchLabs Masters 2024 Chess Tournament
The CrunchLabs Masters 2024 tournament has been full of surprises and intense matches, with GM Alireza Firouzja making headlines for both a stunning nine-move loss and a strong comeback in the Division I Winners Quarterfinals. Despite his quick defeat against GM Fabiano Caruana, Firouzja managed to secure a victory in his match and will now face GM Jan-Krzysztof Duda in the Winners Semifinals.
In Division II, GM Levon Aronian showcased his brilliance with three consecutive brilliant moves to secure a win against GM Vasif Durarbayli. Aronian’s performance has earned him a spot in the Winners Quarterfinals, where he will face off against GM Jules Moussard.
Meanwhile, GM Arjun Erigaisi has been on a mission in Division III, bouncing back from a rough start to score five points in six games on Friday. Erigaisi’s impressive performance has landed him a spot in the Winners Quarterfinals, where he will compete against seven other players.
The tournament continues on Saturday, July 20, with division play starting at 11 a.m. ET / 17:00 CEST / 8:30 p.m. IST. With a double-elimination bracket in all three divisions, the competition is sure to heat up as players battle for a spot in the in-person CCT Finals and a share of the $300,000 prize fund.
Stay tuned for more updates and exciting matches as the CrunchLabs Masters 2024 tournament unfolds.