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Chennai Grand Masters returns for fourth edition; world champion Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi headline fie

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Chennai Grand Masters Returns For Fourth Edition; World Champion Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi Headline Field

By IANS News July 06, 2026 • 15:00 PM View: 437

World Rapid Champion Nodirbek Abdusattorov: India's strongest classical chess tournament, the Chennai Grand Masters, returns for its fourth edition from July 16–22 at The Westin Chennai Velachery, bringing together one of its strongest fields yet.

Featuring eight elite Masters competing for a combined Rs 75 lakh prize pool, the tournament once again offers valuable FIDE Circuit points as players continue their pursuit of qualification for the next Candidates Tournament.

TAGS Chennai Grand Masters Arjun Erigaisi Westin Chennai Velachery FIDE Circuit Candidates Tournament

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