Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Pranav Venkatesh Dominates Fujairah Chess Tournament
Pranav Venkatesh, an 18-year-old chess player, won the Fujairah Global Superstars tournament.
He defeated Grandmaster Alan Pichot of Spain.
Pranav scored seven points, a full point ahead of his rivals.
He won US$ 23,000 and earned 28 ELO rating points.
GM Aditya Mittal and GM Nihal Sareen tied for fifth place.
Pranav will next compete in the Grand Swiss tournament in Uzbekistan.
Pranav Venkatesh won the Fujairah Global Superstars chess tournament.
He finished with 7 points, a full point lead.
Pranav won USD 23,000 and gained 28 ELO rating points.
GM Aditya Mittal and GM Nihal Sareen tied for fifth place.
Pranav will participate in the Grand Swiss tournament in Uzbekistan next.
- Who
- Pranav Venkatesh won the tournament.
- What
- Pranav Venkatesh won the Fujairah Global Superstars chess tournament.
- When
- The tournament concluded on Monday.
- Where
- Fujairah, UAE
- Why
- Pranav achieved a record performance, winning with a full point lead.
- Winner
- Pranav Venkatesh
- Tournament
- Fujairah Global Superstars
- Location
- Fujairah, UAE
- Score
- 7 points
- Prize Money
- USD 23,000
- ELO Rating Points Added
- 28
