Levon Aronian wins Tata Steel India Blitz

Levon Aronian wins Tata Steel India Blitz

PanARMENIAN.Net - After a nail-biting finish that went all the way to armageddon, GM Levon Aronian won the Tata Steel Chess India blitz tournament on Sunday, November 21, Chess.com reports.

The playoff was necessary after he had finished in a tie with GM Arjun Erigaisi, who impressed once again by winning the rapid tournament earlier.

The blitz tournament was played over two days, with nine rounds on Saturday and another nine on Sunday. One of the main goals of the tournament was to give the young Indian talents a chance to play against top grandmasters.

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