The Chennai Grand Masters 2025 Round 7 was a real treat for fans, with some high-profile upsets and wins, making hearts race and heads spin. With the tournament heading into the end, Round 7 served up a fresh dose of suspense, surprise, and pure chess brilliance. So, let’s take a look at the recap.
Chennai Grand Masters 2025 Round 7 Recap
The drama kicked off early in the Chennai Grand Masters 2025 Round 7, and it didn’t let up till the final clock ticked.
Arjun Erigaisi vs Anish Giri: The top billing of the round! Both Grandmasters approached the board with caution, feeling the pressure of the leaderboard. After a game packed with tactical sparks and iron-clad defense, neither player gave in, ending in a hard-fought draw. Both keep their title dreams alive, but it’s getting tighter at the top!
Awonder Liang vs Vincent Keymer: Keymer came with a plan and executed it to perfection. Liang, though creative as ever, slipped under the relentless pressure. Keymer took full advantage, securing a crisp win and sending a clear message to his rivals: he’s here for the title!
Jorden van Foreest vs V Pranav: Fans watched a balanced battle with both young guns playing sharp lines. Strategic maneuvering led to a handshake, a fair draw, but you just know these players will come back hungrier in the next round!
Ray Robson vs Nihal Sarin: Sarin, one of India’s brightest stars, showed why he’s so highly rated. Quick calculations and tactical finesse saw him topple Robson with a clean victory and keep the cheers loud for the home crowd!
Vidit Gujrathi vs Karthikeyan Murali: Vidit Gujrathi failed to defend his king, and the Chennai Grand Masters 2025 Round 7 ended with another win for Karthikeyan Murali, making it one of the most decisive rounds of the tournament.
Full Results: Chennai Grand Masters 2025 Round 7
Here’s the complete scoreboard for Chennai Grand Masters 2025 Round 7, so you don’t miss a beat:
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| Board | White | Result | Black |
| 1 | Arjun Erigaisi | ½–½ | Anish Giri |
| 2 | Awonder Liang | 0–1 | Vincent Keymer |
| 3 | Jorden van Foreest | ½–½ | V Pranav |
| 4 | Ray Robson | 0–1 | Nihal Sarin |
| 5 | Vidit Gujrathi | 0-1 | Karthikeyan Murali |
What’s Next?
With just a couple of rounds left, it’s anyone’s game at the top. Arjun Erigaisi and Anish Giri hold prime spots, but Vincent Keymer’s clutch win today has thrown the race wide open. Nihal Sarin’s performance brings the fans to their feet and puts even more eyes on the local hopeful.
Expect fireworks in Round 8 as players get more aggressive, hungry for those match-defining wins. No more room for cautious draws, it’s full-throttle chess from here on!
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