Chess | Firouzja gets the better of Pranesh; other games end in draws
Alireza Firouzja secured a victory against M. Pranesh in the opening round of the Chennai Grand Masters chess tournament. Other matches, including those featuring world champion D. Gukesh, ended in draws.
Why it matters
The tournament features top-tier international chess talent, serving as a significant event in the professional competitive circuit.
Alireza Firouzja got off to a winning start, dismantling M. Pranesh in a longish game, at the Chennai Grand Masters chess tournament at Hotel Westin Velachery on Thursday.
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