Chennai grand masters 2025 postponed after fire at hyatt regency

India’s premier classical chess tournament, Chennai Grand Masters 2025, has been postponed till tomorrow after a fire incident at the Hyatt Regency Chennai last night. The third edition of Chennai Grandmasters was initially scheduled to kick off today, with an opening round clash between Indian Arjun Erigaisi and American prodigy Awonder Liang. A fire at the Hotel forced the event to be postponed. After the fire incident, all players in both the Masters and Challengers sections, along with coaches and officials, were quickly evacuated and moved toa  safe place.

The nine-round, ten-day event, featuring 19 top Grand Masters and an International Master from India and around the world, will run until 15th August, offering a total prize pool of Rs 1 crore and valuable FIDE circuit points.