Recap of Divisions II and III in the CrunchLabs Masters 2024: Grischuk and Arjun Emerge Victorious

The CrunchLabs Masters 2024 tournament saw an exciting conclusion as Divisions II and III wrapped up on Tuesday. In Division II, GM Alexander Grischuk emerged victorious after a thrilling comeback from the Losers Bracket, defeating GM Vidit Gujrathi in two matches. Meanwhile, in Division III, GM Arjun Erigaisi secured a decisive victory over GM Evgeny Alekseev with a 2.5-0.5 scoreline.

Grischuk’s redemption arc in Division II was particularly impressive, as he defeated top-10 players Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura on his way to the title. Despite losing to Vidit in the Winners Final, Grischuk bounced back and clinched victory in two consecutive matches, including a nail-biting armageddon tiebreak.

On the other hand, Arjun Erigaisi’s undefeated performance in Division III showcased his resilience and skill. After a series of setbacks in the early stages of the tournament, Arjun bounced back and secured a convincing win over Alekseev, not dropping a single game in the Grand Final.

The tournament will culminate in the Division I Grand Final between GM Alireza Firouzja and GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave on Wednesday, promising another thrilling showdown between two top contenders. Stay tuned for the final match to see who will emerge victorious in the prestigious event.

The CrunchLabs Masters 2024 tournament has been a rollercoaster of intense chess battles, and the Grand Final promises to deliver even more excitement. Don’t miss the action as the top players compete for glory and a chance to qualify for the end-of-year CCT Finals.