Chennai Grand Masters 2025: More rounds, biggest-ever prize pool, and what more?

The Chennai Grand Masters 2025 is set to begin from August 6 to 15, boasting an expanded format, an elite lineup, and a record prize pool. Pranav V, the reigning FIDE World Junior Champion, will debut in the Masters section, while Karthikeyan Murali replaces Vladimir Fedoseev. Harshvardhan GB, the first IM, joins the Challengers, promising intense competition.