Keymer's last trip to Chennai was to help Gukesh become world champion - now he has his biggest classical win.

Vincent Keymer clinched the Chennai Grand Masters title with a round to spare, becoming its first sole champion. The German also broke into the live FIDE top 10, while the Masters' podium race and the Challengers title battle remain wide open.

Vincent Keymer won the Chennai Grand Masters 2025 title after fighting the nerves to hold Jorden van Foreest to a draw in eighth round.

The German drew against Jorden van Foreest in the eighth round which made his lead of 1.5 points insurmountable for second-placed Arjun Erigaisi.

Germany’s Vincent Keymer claimed the Chennai Grand Masters 2025 title after he overcame a clutch of nervy moments to hold Dutch GM Jorden van Foreest to a draw in the eighth round here on Thursday.In a tense endgame,

Vincent Keymer dominated the Chennai Grand Masters 2025, securing the title with a round to spare and making history as the tournament's first sole champion. His impressive performance propelled him into the world's Top 10 on the live rating list.

Vincent Keymer narrowly avoids first defeat in Chennai Grandmasters chess tournament, sealing title with dramatic draw.

On Thursday, Keymer bagged his primary target against van Foreest –win the title. But, in process, he was forced to surrender his ‘cool guy’ approach, thanks to a phase of play where his humane nature outshone his mechanical efficiency.

The 20-year-old German, playing white, drew his match against Dutchman Jordan van Foreest, while results elsewhere confirmed his tournament victory.