Aravindh edges Pragg on tiebreaks to win Stepan Avagyan Memorial

Indian grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram claimed victory at the 2025 Stepan Avagyan Memorial in Jermuk, Armenia, edging out Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu on tiebreaks after both scored 6½/9 points. The tournament, a 10-player round-robin held from 29 May to 6 June, marked a key milestone in Aravindh’s career as he entered the world top 10 for the first time. His result also moved him to second place in the 2025 FIDE Circuit standings. | Photo: Chess Academy of Armenia