Cairns Cup 2025: Leaders Dominate First Round

Cairns Cup 2025 opens with all decisive wins; Delhi Open sees Anandbatla Satvik shine in Category B.

The ttps://www.chess.com/news/view/cairns-cup-2025-round-1" style="color: rgb(43, 110, 165) !important; font-weight: 500;" target="_blank">Cairns Cup 2025 has ignited the chess world with a thrilling opening round, where every match concluded with a decisive victory. The spotlight shone brightly on GM Koneru Humpy, GM Harika Dronavalli, IM Alina Kashlinskaya, GM-elect Bibisara Assaubayeva, and IM Alice Lee, each showcasing their prowess against formidable opponents, including GM Nana Dzagnidze. Their commanding performances have set the tone for what promises to be an electrifying tournament.

Meanwhile, the 21st Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2025 is also making waves, with Anandbatla Satvik clinching the Category B title after an impressive score of 9/10, pocketing a hefty Rs 4 lakh. In the fiercely contested Category A, seasoned Grandmasters SL Narayanan and Abhijeet Gupta battled to a draw, keeping their title aspirations alive as the tournament progresses. The stakes are high, and every move counts.

Adding to the excitement, the FIDE World Rapid Team Championship has kicked off, with the WR Chess Team currently leading the standings, showcasing the depth of talent in the chess community.

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