Who is Leading the Chennai Grand Masters 2025?

Synopsis

Chennai Grand Masters 2025 heats up with Germany's Vincent Keymer taking the top spot in the Masters section. Ray Robson's stunning victory over Vidit Gujrathi adds drama to the tournament. Discover the key moments and results from Round 2 that are shaping this prestigious event.

Key Takeaways

Vincent Keymer leads the Masters section.
Exciting tactical battles characterized Round 2.
The tournament features 20 top players.
Prize pool is ₹1 crore.
The event is held at Hyatt Regency.

Chennai, Aug 8 (NationPress) Germany's Vincent Keymer has taken the lead in the Masters section of the Chennai Grand Masters 2025 following an impressive victory against India's V. Pranav. Meanwhile, three matches in the Masters section concluded with draws during Round 2, which is taking place at the Hyatt Regency this Friday.

In a thrilling tactical confrontation, American GM Ray Robson triumphed over Vidit Santosh Gujrathi. Top seed Arjun Erigaisi settled for a draw against Dutch GM Jorden van Foreest, while Anish Giri and Nihal Sarin also shared the points in a competitive encounter. The match between Karthikeyan Murali and Awonder Liang concluded in a draw as well.

In the Challengers section, Indian GM Iniyan Pa showcased his skills with a decisive win over GM Harika Dronavalli, while GM Abhimanyu Puranik rebounded with a victory against Leon Luke Mendonca. The other matches—Diptayan vs Pranesh, Adhiban vs Vaishali, and Harshavardhan vs Aryan—ended in tightly contested draws.

Now in its third iteration, the Chennai Grand Masters is India's premier classical chess tournament, featuring 20 top-tier players across two categories (Masters and Challengers). The nine-round, ten-day event boasts a prize pool of ₹1 crore and offers valuable FIDE Circuit points.

Results:

Masters Section – Round 2

Vincent Keymer (1.0) def. V Pranav (0)

Ray Robson (1.0) def. Vidit Gujrathi (0)

Arjun Erigaisi (½) drew with Jorden van Foreest (½)

Anish Giri (½) drew with Nihal Sarin (½)

Karthikeyan Murali (½) drew with Awonder Liang (½)

Challengers section – Round 2

Harshavardhan GB (½) drew with Aryan Chopra (½)

Diptayan Ghosh (½) drew with M Pranesh (½)

Iniyan P (1) def. Harika Dronavalli (0)

B. Adhiban (½) drew with Vaishali R (½)

Abhimanyu Puranik (1) def. Leon Luke Mendonca (0).

Point of View

I emphasize that the Chennai Grand Masters 2025 stands as a testament to India's rich chess culture. With top-tier players competing fiercely, this event not only showcases individual talent but also enhances India's reputation on the global chess stage. We remain committed to covering every thrilling moment of this prestigious tournament.