GM M Pranesh defeated World Champion D Gukesh for the second straight time, while GM Nihal Sarin overcame Arjun Erigaisi in the Chennai Grand Masters 2026. Alireza Firouzja moved into the sole lead with one round remaining in the prestigious classical chess tournament
French GM Alireza Firouzja secured the only victory on the opening day of the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2026, defeating M. Pranesh in 79 moves. World champion D. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi drew their opening-round games in Chennai.
