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Chennai GM 2026: Firouzja Continues To Lead After All Games In Round 4 End In A Draw

By IANS News July 19, 2026 • 20:44 PM View: 142

The Westin Chennai Velachery Hotel: French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja continued to lead the standings with a half -point advantage over India’s Arjun Erigaisi after all match in Round 4 ended in draws in the fourth edition of the Chennai Grand Masters 2026, India’s most prestigious classical chess tournament, at The Westin Chennai Velachery Hotel, here on Sunday.

Over 500 chess fans watched the Round 4 action live and also got an opportunity to interact with the legendary Viswanathan Anand, who also made the first move in the match between Erigaisi and M Pranesh.

The tournament witnessed eight grandmasters face-off in a robin format and offers a prize purse of Rs 75,00,000 and valuable FIDE Circuit points.

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