Get ready for another thrilling showdown of chess mastery as the second edition of the Chennai Grand Masters tournament is set to ignite the board in the city of Chennai from November 5th to November 11th. Following the success of the inaugural edition, which saw a record-breaking average rating of 2711 Elo, this year’s tournament promises to be even more intense.
The event boasts an elite field of eight top-ranked chess players, including the reigning World Champion, D. Gukesh, who will be looking to defend his title. World No. 3 Arjun Erigaisi, who recently triumphed at the WR Chess Masters Cup, is the top seed and will be eager to claim the coveted Grand Masters title. Other notable participants include Levon Aronian, Maxime Vachier Lagrave, Vidit Gujrathi, Parham Maghsoodloo, Alexey Sarana, Amin Tabatabaei, and Aravindh Chithambaram. The average rating for this year’s Masters section is a staggering 2729 Elo, making it one of the strongest tournaments ever held in India.
The tournament also features a Challengers section, designed to showcase rising Indian talent. This section will see eight young and ambitious players vying for a spot in the Masters section for next year’s tournament. The Challengers section boasts an average rating of 2589 Elo, reflecting the exceptional talent pool emerging from India. Participants include Raunak Sadhwani, Abhimanyu Puranik, Karthikeyan Murali, Leon Mendonca, Pranav V., Pranesh M., Harika Dronavalli, and R. Vaishali.
Held at the prestigious Anna Centenary Library in Chennai, the tournament will see seven rounds of intense classical chess. With a total prize money of Rs 50 lakh for the Masters section and Rs 20 lakh for the Challengers section, the stakes are high. Chess enthusiasts worldwide will be eagerly following the action as these talented players battle for glory and the coveted Chennai Grand Masters title.
The Chennai Grand Masters tournament promises to be an unforgettable event, showcasing the very best of Indian chess talent on the world stage. Don’t miss the chance to witness this epic battle of minds, where strategies clash and chess history is made.
