French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja emerged as the champion of the 2026 Chennai Grand Masters after finishing unbeaten with 4.5 points from seven rounds. Firouzja secured the title by holding India’s Arjun Erigaisi to a draw in the final round, capping off a consistent performance throughout the tournament.
The prestigious international chess event featured several of the world’s top grandmasters, including Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Arjun Erigaisi, and other elite players. Abdusattorov’s defeat to Russia’s Dmitry Andreikin in the final round ended his title hopes, allowing Firouzja to finish alone at the top of the standings.
The Chennai Grand Masters has quickly established itself as one of India’s premier chess tournaments, attracting global talent and strengthening Chennai’s reputation as a major hub for international chess. Organizers praised the high standard of competition and the enthusiastic support from Indian chess fans throughout the event.
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