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The tournament, being the strongest ever classical super tournament in India, makes it a historic event. More history can be made if an Indian wins. Arjun and Gukesh have a great opportunity to move closer towards securing a spot in the Candidates 2024 via the FIDE Circuit path. The top seed of the event can take the rating path towards the most important event in the World Championship cycle, provided he earns the required rating points.
Eight paintings for the 'Draw of Lots' | Photo: Amruta Mokal
The one and only Vishy Anand's son Sai Akhil Anand drew eight beautiful and creative paintings, which were instrumental in the 'Draw of Lots'.
All eyes on Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi | Photo: Shahid Ahmed
Attack like a Super Grandmaster
In this Fritztrainer: “Attack like a Super GM†with Gukesh we touch upon all aspects of his play, with special emphasis on how you can become a better attacking player.
Sai Akhil Anand gives a gift to Levon Aronian | Photo: Amruta Mokal
Sagar Shah with the stalwarts of Chennai and Tamil Nadu | Photo: Amruta Mokal
Sai Akhil Anand talks about 'The Chess Conquerer' | Photo: Amruta Mokal
The Chess Conquerer | Photo: Amruta Mokal
The poster just outside the hall at the Leela Palace in Chennai | Photo: Shahid Ahmed
Players' meeting in progress | Photo: Shahid Ahmed
Master advanced Tactics and Calculations like a super Grandmaster
The Indian chess grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi with an ELO of over 2700 (June 2023) is one of the best 20 players in the world. For the first time, the sympathetic top player presents himself in a video course. Let a world-class player show you tactical moti
IM Sagar Shah, CEO of ChessBase India, sharing his voice | Photo: Shahid Ahmed
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The trailer of the Chennai Grand Masters 2023 | Video: ChessBase India
The details of the tournament can be found in the event's announcement article
Chennai Grand Masters 2023 - Opening Ceremony and Draw of Lots | Video: ChessBase India
| Bo. | No. | Rtg | Name | Result | Name | Rtg | No. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2723 | GM | Aronian, Levon | GM | Gukesh, D | 2720 | 8 | ||||
| 2 | 2 | 2742 | GM | Maghsoodloo, Parham | GM | Eljanov, Pavel | 2691 | 7 | ||||
| 3 | 3 | 2703 | GM | Sjugirov, Sanan | GM | Predke, Alexandr | 2689 | 6 | ||||
| 4 | 4 | 2696 | GM | Harikrishna, Pentala | GM | Erigaisi, Arjun | 2727 | 5 |
The entire event will be live-streamed on the ChessBase India YouTube channel.
