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

The CrunchLabs Masters 2024 tournament saw an intense 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 consecutive matches. Meanwhile, in Division III, GM Arjun Erigaisi secured a decisive victory over GM Evgeny Alekseev with a 2.5-0.5 score, winning with a game to spare.

The highlight of Division II was Grischuk’s redemption arc, where he overcame strong opponents like Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura before ultimately besting Vidit in the Grand Final. The intense matches saw Grischuk showcasing his strategic prowess and determination to secure the win.

On the other hand, Division III saw Arjun Erigaisi dominating the competition with a flawless performance, not dropping a single game in the Grand Final against Alekseev. Despite facing setbacks earlier in the tournament, Arjun bounced back and claimed the division title with a convincing display of skill.

The tournament will culminate with the Division I Grand Final between GM Alireza Firouzja and GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave on Wednesday, promising an exciting showdown between two top contenders. Stay tuned for the final match to see who will emerge as the ultimate champion of the CrunchLabs Masters 2024.