Aronian made his Biel debut count, winning the 2026 Masters Triathlon with 29½ points after drawing his final classical game against Suleymanli. The American's strength in rapid and blitz carried him past a crowded field. Suleymanli finished second, with Erdogmus and Le Quang Liem close behind.
Finek dominated the Generations Challenge, while Gloeckler took the Masters Open. The triathlon format, which combines classical, rapid, and blitz, clearly suits Aronian's universal approach to chess. His first Biel appearance turned into a statement win. The classical section proved less decisive for him than his faster formats, but the draw against Suleymanli held up well enough against the competition.