Aronian, L. – Demchenko, A.

2785 2022 · White wins (resignation, time or agreement)

Levon Aronian, long the world number two and a two-time FIDE World Cup winner, is among the most creative players of his era, famous for combinations that look like art. Anton Demchenko, European individual champion in 2021, is a tough customer who doesn’t flinch at big names. He opts for the Old Indian, a quiet, resilient setup that keeps Black’s central counterstrike in reserve.