Archive · 8 Sep 2025
Chess Draws: Gukesh, Arjun Draw; Vaishali Still Leads
In a major chess tournament, some exciting matches took place.
Two top Indian players, Gukesh and Arjun, played to a draw after a strategic game.
Meanwhile, R Vaishali is still in the lead in the women's section, sharing the top spot with Kateryna Lagno.
Other players also drew their games, keeping the competition tight.
The tournament has a lot of money up for grabs, and players are trying to earn a spot in a very important future tournament.
Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi played a draw in the fourth round.
Vaishali remains in joint lead in the women's section.
Praggnanandhaa drew against Abhimanyu Mishra.
Parham Maghsoodloo is the sole leader in the Open Section.
The tournament features 172 players with $855,000 prize money.
- Who
- D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, R Vaishali, Kateryna Lagno
- What
- Gukesh and Arjun drew, Vaishali remains in joint lead.
- When
- During Round 4 of the FIDE Grand Swiss.
- Where
- Samarkand, Uzbekistan
- Why
- Competitive chess tournament; qualification for 2026 Candidates tournament at stake.
- Event
- FIDE Grand Swiss Tournament
- Location
- Samarkand, Uzbekistan
- Open Section Leader
- Parham Maghsoodloo
- Women's Section Leader
- R Vaishali & Kateryna Lagno
- Prize Money
- $855,000
