Tech Mahindra Global Chess League · Preliminary Stage

Wei Yi and Aronian draw in Tech Mahindra Global Chess League

September 9, 2026 · Wei Yi ½–½ Aronian

After 53.Qd8+

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GM Wei Yi (Triveni Continental Kings) and GM Levon Aronian (Ganges Grandmasters) drew in the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 (Preliminary Stage), after 53 moves.

It began as the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation.

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White: GM Wei Yi, 2726 · Triveni Continental Kings
Black: GM Levon Aronian, 2739 · Ganges Grandmasters
Result: ½–½ in 53 moves
Opening: Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation · A06
Event: Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026, Preliminary Stage · Bengaluru, India

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Moves from the official broadcast — the game on Lichess. Evaluations by Stockfish 18. Brass Pawn is not affiliated with the event or the players.