Chennai GMs: Arjun and Keymer start with wins

The Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters began a day later than scheduled after a minor fire at the Hyatt Regency Chennai delayed the start. The opening round of the Masters saw wins for Arjun Erigaisi and Vincent Keymer, while the other three games ended in draws, including a sharp battle between Vidit Gujrathi and Jorden van Foreest. In the Challengers, Leon Luke Mendonca, Diptayan Ghosh and Pranesh M scored the day’s victories to take an early lead. | Photos: Anmol Bhargav