Arjun, Vidit, Nihal, Vaishali: Key players in Chennai Grand Masters 2025
The Chennai Grand Masters tournament is underway. The tournament will feature key Indian players like Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi, and Nihal Sarin. etc. The tournament started on August 8 and will last till August 16, 2025.
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One of the highest ranked chess players in the world Arjun Erigaisi is featuring in the Chennai Grand Masters 2025. Erigaisi won his first round match at Chennai Grand Masters 2025 on Thursday. Image: PTI
All eyes would be on the ever-consistent R Vaishali, as she is featuring in the Chennai Grand Masters. Image: R Vaishali on X
Indian contention will get another boost as Harika Dronavalli is in action at Chennai Grand Masters 2025 as well. Image: FIDE
GM Vidi Gujrathi will be expected to deliver a special performance at the Chennai Grand Masters. Image: FIDE
Veteran Indian chess player GM Adhiban is also featuring at the Chennai Grand Masters. Image: All India Chess Federation
World Chess Champion D Gukesh is not featuring at the Chennai Grand Masters as he has other commitments. Image: FIDE
R Praggnanandhaa will also remain absent from the Chennai Grand Masters. Image: R Praggnanandhaa on X
The number 1 ranked Chess Player and five time world Champion Magnus Carlsen not playing the tournament as well. AFP