Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh won the Chennai Grand Masters <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/speed-chess-india-gm-harika-loses-in-final-23321494" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chess</a> Championship title here on Thursday, edging out compatriot Arjun Erigaisi on the tie-break after they finished equal on points.
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The Chennai GM, who finished with a score of 4.5 points from seven rounds after a draw against fellow Indian GM P Harikrishna in the final round, improved his chances of qualifying for next year&rsquo;s Candidates tournament.
Erigaisi tied Gukesh for first place with 4.5 points after he defeated Hungarian Sanan Sjugirov in the final round.
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Erigaisi tied Gukesh for first place with 4.5 points after he defeated Hungarian Sanan Sjugirov in the final round

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