Chennai Grandmasters Day 2: Vincent Keymer Continues Winning Run, Dronavalli Yet To Get Off Mark

Last Updated:August 08, 2025, 20:24 IST

Arjun Erigaisi drew with Jorden Van Foreest in Chennai Grandmasters, while Vincent Keymer leads after beating Pranav V.

Vincent Keymer is the frontrunner for the title at the Chennai Grandmasters (Picture credit: FIDE)

Arjun Erigaisi was held to a draw by Dutchman Jorden Van Foreest on the second day of the Chennai Grandmasters on Friday, while German Vincent Keymer’s winning run continued as he triumphed over Pranav V.

As a result, Keymer edged out Erigaisi to the lead in the Masters category standings. American Ray Robson condemned Vidit Gujrathi to a defeat, while Dutchman Anish Giri got the better of Nihal Sarin.

Robinson went on level with Erigaisi on points thanks to his tie. Harika Dronavalli’s quest to get off the mark continued as she went down to Iniyan Pa in the challengers section, while Vaishali and Adhiban shared the spoils on the day.

Diptayan Ghosh, who shocked Dronavalli in the opener, was happy to pick up a draw against Pranesh M. Aryan Chopra and Harshavardan GB played out a draw in the challengers section, while Abhimanyu Puranik got his first victory of the event against compatriot Leon Luke Mendonca.

The first board to be dusted on the day was the one occupied by Karthikeyan Murali and Liang Awonder as the pair shook hands to split the points on offer on Day 2 of the event.

Sarin and Awonder got off the mark thanks to their ties in the Masters category, as did Harshavardhan and Chopra with their first points on the table. Keymer leads the table with two points in as many rounds, with Erigaisi behind him with a point and a half at the end of the day’s play.

The chess action continues at the Hyatt Regency on the third day of the event on Saturday, August 9, with everything still to play for.

Masters- Round 2 Results:

Karthikeyan Murali Played Out A Draw With Liang Awonder

Jorden Van Foreest Played Out A Draw With Arjun Erigaisi

Ray Robson Defeated Vidit Gujrathi

Nihal Sarin Played Out A Draw With Anish Giri

Pranav V Lost To Vincent Keymer

Challengers- Round 2 Results:

Harshavardan Played Out A Draw With Aryan Chopra

Diptayan Ghosh Played Out A Draw With Pranesh M

Iniyan Pa Defeated Dronavalli Harika

Abhinadan B Played Out A Draw With Vaishali R

Leon Luke Mendoca Lost to Abhimanyu Puranik

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August 08, 2025, 20:24 IST

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