French grandmaster Alireza Firouzja wins the Chennai Grand Masters tournament, securing the title after drawing with Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi in the final round. Multiple reports say Firouzja finishes on 4.5 points, built from two wins and five draws, and finishes ahead of the other challengers on the overall standings. Dmitry Andreikin is reported as the runner-up, with the advantage coming from a better tiebreak score. In the final round, Erigaisi is described as losing key ground after the draw result, which leads to him placing third overall. World champion D Gukesh is highlighted in both summaries for a poor run, with one report stating he finishes last in the tournament. Both articles also note that prize money is awarded to the players, including significant payouts for the Indian participants who reach the top positions and for Gukesh despite his last-place finish.
Firouzja wins Chennai Grandmasters title as Erigaisi places third and Gukesh finishes last
French grandmaster Alireza Firouzja wins the Chennai Grand Masters tournament, securing the title after drawing with Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi in the final round. Multiple reports say Firouzja finishes...
- Alireza Firouzja wins the Chennai Grand Masters title.
- Firouzja draws with Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi in the final round.
- Dmitry Andreikin finishes runner-up based on a superior tiebreak score.
- Arjun Erigaisi places third after the final round outcome.
- World champion D Gukesh finishes last in the tournament.
Alireza Firouzja secured the top spot in the Chennai Grandmasters meet. Arjun Erigaisi finished third after losing crucial points in the final round. Dmitry Andreikin claimed the runner-up position with a better tiebreak score. World champion Gukesh concluded the tournament in last place. Both Indian players received significant prize money for their efforts.
2 hours agoFrench Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja secured the Chennai Grand Masters title. He held Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi to a draw in the final round. World champion D Gukesh endured a disappointing campaign, finishing last in the tournament. Firouzja finished with 4.5 points after two victories and five draws. Andreikin ended the event as the only other unbeaten player.
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