Adhiban, Arjun qualify for Champions Chess Tour

The next leg of the Champions Tour will be held from May 23 to 31 and offers $220,000 as prize-money.

Published : May 09, 2021 20:32 IST , New Delhi

B. Adhiban and Arjun Erigaisi took contrasting ways to earn the two qualifying spots for the cash-rich Champions Chess Tour after reaching the final of the online Indian Qualifier on Sunday.

Adhiban, the top seed, pulled off a much-needed victory in the fourth game to end Aravindh Chithambaram’s resistance for a 2.5-1.5 victory after the first three games ended in draws.

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Arjun, facing another talented rival in D. Gukesh, bounced back after losing the first game to win the next three for a 3-1 verdict.

The next leg of the Champions Tour will be held from May 23 to 31 and offers $220,000 as prize-money.

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