Alireza Firouzja wins Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2026, Arjun Erigaisi third

Alireza Firouzja drew against Arjun Erigaisi to win Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2026. Arjun finished third.

Andreikin beats Abdusattorov to finish second

World Champion D Gukesh finished the event with a quick draw against Hans Niemann (USA). Nihal Sarin drew against Pranesh M. They both finished with 3.5/7 each. Alireza Firouzja (FRA) became the champion 4.5/7, followed by Dmitry Andreikin and Arjun at 4/7 each to complete the podium. Andreikin got the better of Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB) in the final round.

Champion – Alireza Firouzja (FRA) 4.5/7 | Photo: Tushar Damor

Top 3 (L to R): 3rd Arjun Erigaisi 4/7, 1st Alireza Firouzja 4.5/7 and 2nd Dmitry Andreikin 4/7 | Photo: Tushar Damor

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