Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram won the Prague Chess Masters 2025 with an impressive 6/9 points. His draw in the final round against Ediz Gurel secured his sole first place, propelling him to World No. 14. This remarkable performance in only his second classical super-tournament highlights his emerging status among the world’s elite players.
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