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The Hindu
2 days ago
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- The Hindu
‘Second' Abhimanyu and Divya's World Cup win
Abhimanyu Puranik has been flying under the radar quite a bit since becoming a Grandmaster back in 2017. The 25-year-old was Divya Deshmukh's 'second' during the latter's triumphant World Cup campaign, but sought to play down his role and said Divya came up with an incredible performance. A 'second' is a trainer or analyst who helps a player prepare for a match by studying opponents, analysing games and openings. Abhimanyu said he was pleasantly surprised when the 19-year-old Divya reached out to him. Impromptu 'It was pretty impromptu [Divya reaching out to me],' Abhimanyu, who is currently playing in the Challengers section of the Chennai Grandmasters 2025 tournament, told The Hindu. 'It was a very nice experience working with her. I was happy to help her. She is someone who is showing a lot of maturity at a very young age. 'The World Cup performance was simply incredible. I hope she carries the momentum forward and plays well in future events, too. 'Divya is super pragmatic and has been preparing well for some time now, and it is slowly giving her the results. She is very adaptable as a player, which certainly helps,' he said. On his own career, Abhimanyu, runner-up in the World Junior Championship in 2018, said: 'I might be slightly older, but I am feeling as motivated as ever. 'I am trying out a lot of new things. It is as exciting, and I just want to continue the process.' Main goal Abhimanyu, going through a middling year so far, admitted that things could be better. 'My main goal is to be in the top 50 in the world, and I will keep working towards that end,' he signed off.
News18
2 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Chennai Grandmasters 2025 Day 3: Erigaisi In Hot Pursuit As Keymer Cruises Along, Harika's Draw Breaks Duck
Vincent Keymer leads Chennai Grandmasters 2025 with his third victory. German Vincent Keymer continued his perfect run at the Chennai Grandmasters 2025 with his third victory on the bounce in as many days at the Hyatt Regency in Chennai on Saturday, August 9, to remain on top of the list. Arjun Erigaisi remained in pursuit of the leader with his victory over American Ray Robson on the day, as the Indian improved his tally to two and a half points and condemned Robson to remain at a point and a half in the process. Keymer made quick work of Indian Karthikeyan Murali to take his tally to three points, while Liang Awonder picked up his first victory of the event against Dutchman Jorden Van Foreest in the Masters category. Vidit Gujrathi edged out Nihal Sarin in what was the game of the day in a contest that lasted almost four hours. Anish Giri had to settle for his third draw of the tournament as Pranav V held the Dutchman to split the offerings. In the challengers' section, Harika Dronavalli managed to play out a draw against compatriot Adhiban B to get off the mark at the event in the Capital City of Tamil Nadu. Panesh M got a triumph over Iniyan Pa, while Abhimanyu Puranik, who seems to have turned the tide in his favour after a slow start to the campaign, notched up a win over Harshavardhan GB. Anish Giri Played Out A Draw With Pranav V Vidit Gujrathi Beat Nihal Sarin Arjun Erigaisi Beat Ray Robson Liang Awonder Beat Jorden Van Foreest Challengers, Round 3 Results- Abhimanyu Puranik Beat Harshavardhan GB Vaishali R Lost To Leon Luke Mendoca Harika Dronavalli Played Out A Draw With Adhiban B Pranesh M Beat Iniyan Pa Arya Chopra Played Out A Draw With Diptayan Ghosh view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
Chennai Grand Masters 2025: Arjun Erigaisi, Vincent Keymer kick off exciting Day 1 with victories
Arjun Erigaisi from India (AP/PTI) World No. 5 Arjun Erigaisi and Germany's Vincent Keymer began their campaigns with strong wins on Day 1 of the Chennai Grandmasters 2025, which got underway on Wednesday at the Hyatt Regency. Erigaisi showcased dominance to beat American GM Awonder Liang, while Keymer produced a technically sound performance to outplay India's Nihal Sarin. These were the only decisive results in the Masters section, with the remaining games ending in draws. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! A high-profile Chennai derby between Pranav V and Karthikeyan Murali ended in a hard-fought draw. Former World No. 6 Anish Giri split points with American GM Ray Robson, and Vidit Gujrathi held Dutch GM Jorden van Foreest to a draw. Masters – Round 1 Results: Arjun Erigaisi 1–0 Awonder Liang Vincent Keymer 1–0 Nihal Sarin Anish Giri ½–½ Ray Robson Vidit Gujrathi ½–½ Jorden van Foreest Pranav V ½–½ Karthikeyan Murali In the Challengers section, Indian GMs Diptayan Ghosh, Leon Luke Mendonca, and M Pranesh made early statements with first-round victories. GM Vaishali Rameshbabu and GMs Abhimanyu Puranik and Iniyan Pa drew their games, while senior players Harika Dronavalli, Aryan Chopra, and Harshavardhan GB faced opening round losses. Challengers – Round 1 Results: Diptayan Ghosh 1–0 Harika Dronavalli Leon Mendonca 1–0 Harshavardhan GB M Pranesh 1–0 Aryan Chopra Adhiban Baskaran ½–½ Abhimanyu Puranik Vaishali Rameshbabu ½–½ Iniyan Pa The third edition of the Chennai Grandmasters is now India's leading classical chess tournament, featuring 20 elite players across Masters and Challengers categories. With rupees 1 Crore prize pool and valuable FIDE Circuit points at stake Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Chennai Grand Masters 2025: Arjun Erigaisi vs Awonder Liang kicks off Day 1 – full list of fixtures inside
Chennai Grandmasters 2025 to kick off on Wednesday India's flagship classical chess tournament returns to Chennai this August, as the third edition of the Chennai Grandmasters begins on August 6 at the Hyatt Regency. The prestigious event will bring together some of the finest minds in the game for a nine-round battle spanning ten days, culminating on August 15. With a prize fund of Rs 1 Crore and FIDE Circuit points at stake, the tournament is set to attract global attention. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! This year's edition features 20 elite players, 19 Grandmasters and one International Master, competing across two exclusive round-robin groups: Masters and Challengers. Organised by MGD1, the event has cemented its place as a premier destination on the international chess calendar. Matches will begin daily at 3:00 PM IST, except for the final round, which starts at 1:00 PM. The opening day promises fireworks, headlined by a marquee clash between World No. 5 Arjun Erigaisi and rising American star Awonder Liang. Other top matchups include Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri taking on GM Ray Robson, and Vidit Gujrathi, Vincent Keymer, and Nihal Sarin kicking off their campaigns in style. With a mix of seasoned champions and rising talents, Chennai is once again set to become the epicentre of world-class chess. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trekking pants for mountain sports and adventure travel Trek Kit India Shop Now Undo Exclusive | How India's World Junior Chess Champion Pranav Earned Wildcard to Grand Swiss 2025 Chennai Grand Masters 2025 : Full list of fixtures Masters 2025 Round 1 – 2025/08/06 at 15:00 hrs GM Pranav V (2597) vs GM Karthikeyan Murali (2658) GM Vincent Keymer (2730) vs GM Nihal Sarin (2692) GM Anish Giri (2748) vs GM Ray Robson (2687) GM Vidit Gujrathi (2720) vs GM Jorden van Foreest (2697) GM Arjun Erigaisi (2776) vs GM Awonder Liang (2696) Round 2 – 2025/08/07 at 15:00 hrs GM Karthikeyan Murali (2658) vs GM Awonder Liang (2696) GM Jorden van Foreest (2697) vs GM Arjun Erigaisi (2776) GM Ray Robson (2687) vs GM Vidit Gujrathi (2720) GM Nihal Sarin (2692) vs GM Anish Giri (2748) GM Pranav V (2597) vs GM Vincent Keymer (2730) Round 3 – 2025/08/08 at 15:00 hrs GM Vincent Keymer (2730) vs GM Karthikeyan Murali (2658) GM Anish Giri (2748) vs GM Pranav V (2597) GM Vidit Gujrathi (2720) vs GM Nihal Sarin (2692) GM Arjun Erigaisi (2776) vs GM Ray Robson (2687) GM Awonder Liang (2696) vs GM Jorden van Foreest (2697) Round 4 – 2025/08/09 at 15:00 hrs GM Karthikeyan Murali (2658) vs GM Jorden van Foreest (2697) GM Ray Robson (2687) vs GM Awonder Liang (2696) GM Nihal Sarin (2692) vs GM Arjun Erigaisi (2776) GM Pranav V (2597) vs GM Vidit Gujrathi (2720) GM Vincent Keymer (2730) vs GM Anish Giri (2748) Round 5 – 2025/08/10 at 15:00 hrs GM Anish Giri (2748) vs GM Karthikeyan Murali (2658) GM Vidit Gujrathi (2720) vs GM Vincent Keymer (2730) GM Arjun Erigaisi (2776) vs GM Pranav V (2597) GM Awonder Liang (2696) vs GM Nihal Sarin (2692) GM Jorden van Foreest (2697) vs GM Ray Robson (2687) Round 6 – 2025/08/12 at 15:00 hrs GM Karthikeyan Murali (2658) vs GM Ray Robson (2687) GM Nihal Sarin (2692) vs GM Jorden van Foreest (2697) GM Pranav V (2597) vs GM Awonder Liang (2696) GM Vincent Keymer (2730) vs GM Arjun Erigaisi (2776) GM Anish Giri (2748) vs GM Vidit Gujrathi (2720) Round 7 – 2025/08/13 at 15:00 hrs GM Vidit Gujrathi (2720) vs GM Karthikeyan Murali (2658) GM Arjun Erigaisi (2776) vs GM Anish Giri (2748) GM Awonder Liang (2696) vs GM Vincent Keymer (2730) GM Jorden van Foreest (2697) vs GM Pranav V (2597) GM Ray Robson (2687) vs GM Nihal Sarin (2692) Round 8 – 2025/08/14 at 15:00 hrs GM Karthikeyan Murali (2658) vs GM Nihal Sarin (2692) GM Pranav V (2597) vs GM Ray Robson (2687) GM Vincent Keymer (2730) vs GM Jorden van Foreest (2697) GM Anish Giri (2748) vs GM Awonder Liang (2696) GM Vidit Gujrathi (2720) vs GM Arjun Erigaisi (2776) Round 9 – 2025/08/15 at 12:00 Noon GM Arjun Erigaisi (2776) vs GM Karthikeyan Murali (2658) GM Awonder Liang (2696) vs GM Vidit Gujrathi (2720) GM Jorden van Foreest (2697) vs GM Anish Giri (2748) GM Ray Robson (2687) vs GM Vincent Keymer (2730) GM Nihal Sarin (2692) vs GM Pranav V (2597) Challengers 2025 Round 1 – 2025/08/06 at 15:00 hrs GM Leon Luke Mendonca (2606) vs IM Harshavardhan G B (2454) GM Abhimanyu Puranik (2635) vs GM B. Adhiban (2534) GM Rameshbabu Vaishali (2476) vs GM Iniyan Pa (2586) GM Dronavalli Harika (2487) vs GM Diptayan Ghosh (2576) GM Pranesh M (2589) vs GM Aryan Chopra (2634) Round 2 – 2025/08/07 at 15:00 hrs IM Harshavardhan G B (2454) vs GM Aryan Chopra (2634) GM Diptayan Ghosh (2576) vs GM Pranesh M (2589) GM Iniyan Pa (2586) vs GM Dronavalli Harika (2487) GM B. Adhiban (2534) vs GM Rameshbabu Vaishali (2476) GM Leon Luke Mendonca (2606) vs GM Abhimanyu Puranik (2635) Round 3 – 2025/08/08 at 15:00 hrs GM Abhimanyu Puranik (2635) vs IM Harshavardhan G B (2454) GM Rameshbabu Vaishali (2476) vs GM Leon Luke Mendonca (2606) GM Dronavalli Harika (2487) vs GM B. Adhiban (2534) GM Pranesh M (2589) vs GM Iniyan Pa (2586) GM Aryan Chopra (2634) vs GM Diptayan Ghosh (2576) Round 4 – 2025/08/09 at 15:00 hrs IM Harshavardhan G B (2454) vs GM Diptayan Ghosh (2576) GM Iniyan Pa (2586) vs GM Aryan Chopra (2634) GM B. Adhiban (2534) vs GM Pranesh M (2589) GM Leon Luke Mendonca (2606) vs GM Dronavalli Harika (2487) GM Abhimanyu Puranik (2635) vs GM Rameshbabu Vaishali (2476) Round 5 – 2025/08/10 at 15:00 hrs GM Rameshbabu Vaishali (2476) vs IM Harshavardhan G B (2454) GM Dronavalli Harika (2487) vs GM Abhimanyu Puranik (2635) GM Pranesh M (2589) vs GM Leon Luke Mendonca (2606) GM Aryan Chopra (2634) vs GM B. Adhiban (2534) GM Diptayan Ghosh (2576) vs GM Iniyan Pa (2586) Round 6 – 2025/08/12 at 15:00 hrs IM Harshavardhan G B (2454) vs GM Iniyan Pa (2586) GM B. Adhiban (2534) vs GM Diptayan Ghosh (2576) GM Leon Luke Mendonca (2606) vs GM Aryan Chopra (2634) GM Abhimanyu Puranik (2635) vs GM Pranesh M (2589) GM Rameshbabu Vaishali (2476) vs GM Dronavalli Harika (2487) Round 7 – 2025/08/13 at 15:00 hrs GM Dronavalli Harika (2487) vs IM Harshavardhan G B (2454) GM Pranesh M (2589) vs GM Rameshbabu Vaishali (2476) GM Aryan Chopra (2634) vs GM Abhimanyu Puranik (2635) GM Diptayan Ghosh (2576) vs GM Leon Luke Mendonca (2606) GM Iniyan Pa (2586) vs GM B. Adhiban (2534) Round 8 – 2025/08/14 at 15:00 hrs IM Harshavardhan G B (2454) vs GM B. Adhiban (2534) GM Leon Luke Mendonca (2606) vs GM Iniyan Pa (2586) GM Abhimanyu Puranik (2635) vs GM Diptayan Ghosh (2576) GM Rameshbabu Vaishali (2476) vs GM Aryan Chopra (2634) GM Dronavalli Harika (2487) vs GM Pranesh M (2589) Round 9 – 2025/08/15 at 12:00 Noon GM Pranesh M (2589) vs IM Harshavardhan G B (2454) GM Aryan Chopra (2634) vs GM Dronavalli Harika (2487) GM Diptayan Ghosh (2576) vs GM Rameshbabu Vaishali (2476) GM Iniyan Pa (2586) vs GM Abhimanyu Puranik (2635) GM B. Adhiban (2534) vs GM Leon Luke Mendonca (2606) Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
