Friday was a special day for Indian chess enthusiasts. Indian Grandmaster M Pranesh won the Challengers section of the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025, despite facing a loss in the final round.
Sports News: The prestigious Quantbox Chennai Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2025, held in Chennai, concluded in a spectacular fashion. Indian Grandmaster M Pranesh, despite suffering a defeat in the final round, managed to win the Challengers section title thanks to his excellent performance throughout the tournament.
Meanwhile, German veteran Vincent Keymer had already secured the Masters section title and concluded the tournament with a win against Ray Robson in the final round.
Vincent Keymer's Dominance, Pranesh Shines in Challengers Section
In the Masters section, Vincent Keymer maintained his dominance throughout the tournament. He had secured the title a round earlier, but showed no complacency in the final match, recording an easy victory over Ray Robson. For this outstanding performance, Keymer received a prize money of ₹25 lakh. This performance not only made him the champion of the tournament, but also further strengthened his reputation in the chess world.
Indian young Grandmaster M Pranesh displayed excellent play in the Challengers section. Although he lost to GB Harshavardhan in the final round, he secured the title with 6.5 points. This victory earned him a prize money of ₹7 lakh. Pranesh's achievement is a moment of pride for India, as he proved his mettle in this prestigious tournament held on home soil.
Tough Competition in the Challengers Section
- The final round in the Challengers section was extremely exciting.
- Pa Iniyan defeated Abhimanyu Puranik.
- Adhiban Baskaran secured a victory over Leon Luke Mendonca.
In addition, Diptayan Ghosh and Aryan Chopra delivered outstanding performances by defeating Vaishali Rameshbabu and Dronavalli Harika respectively. Leon and Abhimanyu finished in second place with 6 points. The competition between these players made the Challengers section highly competitive.
