The Chennai Grand Masters 2025 round 5 turned out to be the most undecisive round yet in the prestigious tournament with 4 draws and only 1 win in the masters section. The tournament has given us some shocking results, like Nihal Sarin defeating Arjun Erigiasi in the last round, and the excitement just continues to grow with each round as we head to the end of the tournament. With that being said, let’s take a look at a quick Chennai Grand Masters 2025 round 5 and what’s next.
Chennai Grand Masters 2025 Round 5
The Chennai Grand Masters 2025 round 5 was held on 11 August 2025 and saw some high-stakes matchups in the Masters section. Vincent Keyner, the tournament leader, faces a tough challenge from Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi, who played with the white pieces. Needless to say, the game ended in a draw.
Meanwhile, the defending champion, Arjun Erigiasi, went head-to-head with Pranav Venkatesh, which also ended with a draw. Awonder Ling faced the recent Indian chess sensation, Nihal Sarin, while Anish Giri faced Karthikeyan Murali, both of whom again ended with a draw, making the Chennai Grand Masters 2025 round 5 the most indecisive round of the tournament.
Jorden van Foreest vs. Ray Robson was the only game that ended in a decisive win, with Foreest taking the victory.
Chennai Grand Masters 2025 Round 5 Full Results
| Player 1 | Result | Player 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vidit Gujrathi | ½ – ½ | Vincent Keymer |
| Arjun Erigaisi | ½ – ½ | V. Pranav |
| Awonder Liang | ½ – ½ | Nihal Sarin |
| Jorden van Foreest | 1 – 0 | Ray Robson |
What’s Next?
After the Chennai Grand Masters 2025 round 5, the players will now look ahead to round 6, which is scheduled for August 12 at 3:15 GMT.
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It will be crucial for players to win this round as we head to the end of the tournament. Vincent Keymer is still leading the chart with Arjun Erigiasi trailing behind by just one point. All eyes will be on Erigiasi to try to close the gap before the final round.
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