Vincent Keymer Dominates Round 3 at Chennai Grand Masters 2025

In the ongoing Chennai Grand Masters 2025, Vincent Keymer has maintained his perfect record, winning his third consecutive match against Karthikeyan Murali. Arjun Erigaisi also performed well, defeating Ray Robson. The tournament features intense competition, with notable performances from other players like Vidit Gujrathi and Awonder Liang. As the tournament progresses, the standings are heating up, making it an exciting event for chess enthusiasts. Stay tuned for more updates on this prestigious chess competition.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 9, 2025, 21:52 IST

Keymer's Unbeaten Streak Continues

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India] - August 9: Vincent Keymer from Germany showcased his exceptional skills at the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025, achieving his third consecutive victory by defeating Karthikeyan Murali in Round 3 on Saturday. This win positions Keymer as the sole player in the Masters section with a flawless score, establishing him as the early frontrunner in India's premier classical chess tournament.

Arjun Erigaisi also had a notable day, triumphing over American Grandmaster Ray Robson, keeping him firmly in contention for the top position. Vidit Gujrathi made a strong comeback with a crucial win against Nihal Sarin, while Awonder Liang celebrated his first tournament victory by surprising Dutch GM Jorden van Foreest. Young talent V Pranav impressed by holding top seed Anish Giri to a draw, according to a press release.

Masters – Round 3 Results:

- Vincent Keymer (1) defeated Karthikeyan Murali (0)

- Arjun Erigaisi (1) defeated Ray Robson (0)

- Awonder Liang (1) defeated Jorden van Foreest (0)

- V Pranav (1/2) drew with Anish Giri (1/2)

- Vidit Gujrathi (1) defeated Nihal Sarin (0)

In the Challengers section, Abhimanyu Puranik continued his upward trajectory with a victory over Harshavardhan GB, while M Pranesh secured a win against Pa Iniyan, keeping the leaderboard competitive. Leon Luke Mendonca triumphed over Vaishali Rameshbabu, and Adhiban Baskaran shared the points with Harika Dronavalli. Aryan Chopra and Diptayan Ghosh also ended their match in a draw.

Challengers – Round 3 Results:

- Abhimanyu Puranik (1) defeated Harshavardhan GB (0)

- M Pranesh (1) defeated Pa Iniyan (0)

- Adhiban Baskaran (1/2) drew with Harika Dronavalli (1/2)

- Leon Luke Mendonca (1) defeated Vaishali Rameshbabu (0)

- Aryan Chopra (1/2) drew with Diptayan Ghosh (1/2)

Masters Standings after Day 3:

1) Vincent Keymer – 3

2) Arjun Erigaisi – 2.5

3) Ray Robson – 1.5

4) Awonder Liang – 1.5

5) Anish Giri – 1.5

6) Vidit Gujrathi – 1.5

7) Jorden van Foreest – 1

8) V Pranav – 1

9) Karthikeyan Murali – 1

10) Nihal Sarin – 0.5

Challengers – Points Table after Day 3:

1) M Pranesh – 2.5

2) Abhimanyu Puranik – 2.5

3) Diptayan Ghosh – 2

4) Leon Luke Mendonca – 2

5) Adhiban Baskaran – 1.5

6) Pa Iniyan – 1.5

7) Vaishali Rameshbabu – 1

8) Aryan Chopra – 1

9) Harika Dronavalli – 0.5

10) Harshavardhan G B – 0.5

The Chennai Grand Masters 2025, organized by MGD1, features two elite 10-player round-robin sections – Masters and Challengers – with nine rounds spanning ten days. The winner of the Challengers will receive Rs 7 lakhs and a prestigious direct entry into the 2026 Masters.