Victories at Chennai Grand Masters 2024: Aravindh Chithambaram and V Pranav's Triumphs
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Chennai Grand Masters 2024 |
| Date | November 11, 2024 |
| Venue | Anna Centenary Library, Chennai |
| Organizers | MGD1, Sponsored by Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu |
| Categories | Masters & Challengers |
| Masters Winner | GM Aravindh Chithambaram |
| Challengers Winner | GM V Pranav |
| Masters Key Moments | - Aravindh won the last two classical rounds.- Final round led to a three-way tie for first place.- Defeated GM Levon Aronian in the first blitz play-off.- Drew the second blitz with black pieces to claim the title. |
| Challengers Key Moment | GM V Pranav remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. |
| Masters Category Details | Rating average: 2729; Highly competitive field. |
| Challengers Category Details | Aimed to provide emerging Indian talent with opportunities to compete at a top-class level. |