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Gukesh Finishes Last at Chennai Grand Masters as Firouzja Claims Title
Times of India Sports·Thursday, 23 July 2026
French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja won the Chennai Grand Masters title, finishing with 4.5 points after two victories and five draws. He held Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi to a draw in the final round. World champion D Gukesh had a disappointing tournament, finishing last.
Why It Matters
Gukesh is India's reigning world chess champion, so a last-place finish at a home tournament is a big deal for Indian chess fans.
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