Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Keymer Wins Chennai Grand Masters with Round to Spare
Vincent Keymer won the Chennai Grand Masters chess tournament.
He drew his match against Jorden van Foreest, which secured his victory.
Keymer's win is special because he is the first sole champion in the tournament.
This also means he has reached the top 10 in the world rankings.
Other matches also ended in draws.
Pranesh M is leading in the Challengers.
Vincent Keymer won the Chennai Grand Masters 2025, becoming the first sole champion.
Keymer drew his match against Jorden van Foreest.
The win secured Keymer's spot in the world's top 10.
All five games in the Masters ended in draws, leaving the race for second and third open.
Pranesh M leads the Challengers leaderboard after a win.
- Who
- Vincent Keymer, Jorden van Foreest, Pranesh M, Abhimanyu Puranik.
- What
- Vincent Keymer won the Chennai Grand Masters 2025.
- When
- With a round to spare.
- Where
- Chennai, India
- Why
- To win the Chennai Grand Masters title.
- Tournament
- Chennai Grand Masters 2025
- Winner
- Vincent Keymer
- Keymer's opponent
- Jorden van Foreest
- Challengers Leader
- Pranesh M
- Keymer's achievement
- Top 10 in the world
Sources
Chennai GM: Vidit outclassed; Keymer stretches lead
Vincent Keymer breaks into world top 10 and edges closer to Chennai Grand Masters title
Chennai Grand Masters 2025: Vincent Keymer inches closer to title as Arjun Erigaisi draws again
Vincent Keymer fights off finishing shivers against van Foreest before sealing Chennai Grand Masters with a draw
Vincent Keymer clinches Chennai Grand Master 2025 title after holding Jorden van Foreest to a draw in eighth round