Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Keymer Holds Lead at Chennai Grand Masters
Vincent Keymer is still in first place at the Chennai Grand Masters after a draw.
Arjun Erigaisi, in second place, also drew his match.
Jorden van Foreest won his game.
Keymer and Erigaisi will play each other next.
The tournament winner gets ₹25 lakh as part of the ₹1 crore prize money, and a chance to qualify for the 2026 Candidates.
Vincent Keymer drew against Vidit Gujrathi, retaining the lead at the Chennai Grand Masters.
Arjun Erigaisi also drew, remaining one point behind Keymer.
Keymer and Erigaisi will compete in Round 6.
Jorden van Foreest won against Ray Robson.
The tournament has a ₹1 Crore prize pool, with ₹25 Lakhs for the Masters winner.
- Who
- Vincent Keymer, Arjun Erigaisi, and others are participating.
- What
- Chess players are competing in the Chennai Grandmasters tournament.
- When
- Round 5 was played on Monday.
- Where
- Chennai, India
- Why
- Players are competing to win the Chennai Grandmasters tournament.
- Tournament
- Chennai Grandmasters 2025
- Location
- Chennai, India
- Leader
- Vincent Keymer
- Prize Pool
- ₹1 Crore
- Masters Winner Prize
- ₹25 Lakhs
- Keymer's Position
- 1st
- Erigaisi's Position
- 2nd
Sources
Nihal Sarin stuns Arjun Erigaisi with double Queen sacrifice at Chennai Grand Masters 2025: 'Arjun defended like machine'
Chennai Grandmasters Day 5: Keymer, Erigaisi Held In Masters; Vaishali And Harika Still In Search Of First Win
Chennai Grand Masters: Arjun Erigaisi set for Keymer test
Chennai Grand Masters 2025: Vincent Keymer remains ahead of Arjun Erigaisi despite being held to second consecutive draw
