ChessEver News · July 15, 2026
Le Quang Liem catches Levon Aronian at top of Biel Masters
Back-to-back classical wins have erased the overnight gap and created a tie on 12 points.
Le Quang Liem has caught Levon Aronian at the top of the Biel Masters Triathlon, with both on 12 points after the second classical round.
Liem defeated Matthias Bluebaum in round two to complete back-to-back classical wins and erase the overnight gap. Aronian drew his round-two game, leaving the two level.
The leaders are three points clear of third place as the classical phase continues.
Image: Biel Chess Festival.