Archive · 15 Aug 2025
M Pranesh Wins Challengers Title in Chennai Chess Tournament
At the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters chess tournament, M Pranesh won the Challengers title, even though he lost his final game.
Vincent Keymer won the Masters title, which helped him get into the world's top 10.
The Challengers section saw some surprising results, with players like Pa Iniyan and Adhiban Baskaran winning important games.
In the Masters section, Arjun Erigaisi, Karthikeyan Murali, and Anish Giri tied for second place.
Pranesh's victory earned him money and a chance to play in the higher-level Masters category next year.
M Pranesh won the Challengers title at the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters despite losing the final round.
Vincent Keymer secured the Masters title with a victory, earning him a top 10 ranking and FIDE Circuit points.
Pa Iniyan and Adhiban Baskaran had key wins in the Challengers section, impacting the standings.
Arjun Erigaisi, Karthikeyan Murali, and Anish Giri shared second place in the Masters segment.
Pranesh received Rs 7 lakh and a promotion to the Masters category.
- Who
- M Pranesh and Vincent Keymer, along with other chess players.
- What
- M Pranesh won the Challengers title.
- When
- During the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters.
- Where
- Chennai
- Why
- To compete in the chess tournament and achieve higher rankings.
- Challengers Winner
- M Pranesh
- Masters Winner
- Vincent Keymer
- Keymer's Prize
- Rs 25 lakh
- Pranesh's Prize
- Rs 7 lakh
- Event
- Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters
- Location
- Chennai