Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Erigaisi Wins Opening Match at Chennai Grandmasters
The Chennai Grandmasters chess tournament is underway!
Indian chess player Arjun Erigaisi won his first game.
Other players, like Nihal Sarin, didn't fare as well in their opening matches.
The tournament has multiple rounds, with players competing in the 'classical' format.
This tournament is important because it offers a chance for players to earn points that could help them qualify for the Candidates tournament in the future.
Arjun Erigaisi won his opening match against Awonder Liang at the Chennai Grandmasters.
Nihal Sarin lost to Vincent Keymer in the first round.
The tournament is a nine-round classical format event.
Pranav V and Karthikeyan Murali drew their match.
The tournament is offering FIDE Circuit points for 2026 Candidates qualification.
- Who
- Arjun Erigaisi and other chess players.
- What
- The Chennai Grandmasters chess tournament is ongoing.
- When
- The tournament is ongoing.
- Where
- Chennai
- Why
- Players are competing for FIDE Circuit points and qualification for the 2026 Candidates.
- Tournament
- Chennai Grandmasters
- Format
- Classical Chess
- Winner (Round 1)
- Arjun Erigaisi
- Prize Money
- Rs 1 crore
- Rounds
- 9
Sources
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