Arjun Erigaisi defeated world champion D Gukesh in the fifth round of the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2026 to take a joint lead with Alireza Firouzja. Meanwhile, Nodirbek Abdusattorov beat Nihal Sarin to stay in title contention
Arjun Erigaisi secured India's first victory at the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2026 by defeating America's Hans Niemann in round three. The win positions Arjun in sole second place, trailing tournament leader Alireza Firouzja by half a point
ndia's premier classical chess event, the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters, returns for its fourth edition in Chennai from July 16–22, featuring elite grandmasters including Gukesh, Erigaisi, Firouzja and Abdusattorov, alongside new fan experiences, expanded access, and ₹75 lakh prize pool
Arjun Erigaisi held Vincent Keymer to a draw at the Chennai Grand Masters, while Pranesh stunned Abhimanyu in the Challengers, creating tight title battles in both sections of the tournament
