Alireza Firouzja wins against M. Pranesh, while other matches in the Chennai Grand Masters end in draws.

Alireza Firouzja wins against M. Pranesh, while other matches in the Chennai Grand Masters end in draws.

In Round 1 of the Chennai Grand Masters, D Gukesh drew with Nihal Sarin, while Alireza Firouzja won against Pranesh M for an early lead.

Gukesh D lost to Alireza Firouzja in Round 2 of the Chennai Grandmasters, giving Firouzja a lead and moving him to world No. 9 in ratings.

Firouzja beats Gukesh, takes lead

Alireza Firouzja overcomes an ankle injury to excel at Chennai Grand Masters, defeating world champion D. Gukesh in round two.

Chennai Grandmasters: Arjun defeats Niemann, Nihal holds Firouzja, while Gukesh and Andreikin settle for a draw.