Aronian has won WR Chess Masters

Levon Aronian has won the inaugural WR Chess Masters after dominating a playoff against Ian Nepomniachtchi and Gukesh. Levon had earlier made a quick draw against Gukesh in their classical game and then watched as Nepomniachtchi ground out an 82-move win on demand against Vincent Keymer to join them in the playoff. Aronian wins €40,000, while Gukesh and Nepo shared €20,000 each.

Levon Aronian had said after his Round 7 debacle against Ian Nepomniachtchi that the problem had been he came into the game without a clear game plan and had failed either to push hard for a win or to force a draw.

See also:

• Official website
• WR Chess Masters games on chess24
• WR Chess Masters kicks off in Dusseldorf
• WR Chess Masters 1: So, Aronian and Esipenko all win
• WR Chess Masters 2: Abdusattorov enters Top 15
• WR Chess Masters 3: Aronian beats Abdusattorov
• WR Chess Masters 4: Gukesh-Keymer thriller
• WR Chess Masters 5: Aronian and Keymer win
• WR Chess Masters 6: Aronian misses big chance against So
• WR Chess Masters 7: Gukesh co-leader as Nepo beats Aronian
• WR Chess Masters 8: Keymer ends So’s hopes