German Grandmaster Vincet Keymer, aged 20, has secured the title at the Chennai Grand Masters 2025 tournament, achieving victory with one round remaining. His performance marks a historic moment, as he became the sole champion. Keymer’s title was confirmed after a draw against Dutch Grandmaster Jorden Van Foreest in Round 8. This result solidified his dominant lead and propelled him into the World’s Top 10 live ratings for the first time. In Round 8 of the Masters section, all games concluded in draws, leaving the positions for second and third place undecided. Keymer expressed his satisfaction, highlighting the importance of early wins for confidence and focus. He sees entering the Top 10 as a significant accomplishment and aims to maintain his position by performing well in the final round.
