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Chess Grandmaster Ani Aronian Debuts Music Video 'Friends'
✍️ ChessBase India
🗓 20 Jul 2026, 07:18 PM
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World Chess Champion Ani Aronian has released his first music video titled 'Friends', blending his chess persona with a fresh musical venture.
Ani Aronian, the Armenian chess grandmaster known for his tactical brilliance, unveiled his debut music video 'Friends' on ChessBase India.
The video showcases Aronian in a relaxed setting, singing and playing guitar while interspersed with chess imagery, reflecting his dual passions.
Aronian, who has won multiple world titles, said the project was a way to connect with fans beyond the chessboard.
The release has already attracted attention from both chess enthusiasts and music fans, marking a unique crossover in his career.
The video showcases Aronian in a relaxed setting, singing and playing guitar while interspersed with chess imagery, reflecting his dual passions.
Aronian, who has won multiple world titles, said the project was a way to connect with fans beyond the chessboard.
The release has already attracted attention from both chess enthusiasts and music fans, marking a unique crossover in his career.