Chess: Vincent Keymer, 20, routs Indians in their Chennai heartland
In a stunning performance, the German grandmaster Vincent Keymer, 20, has risen to the world top 10 after routing several of India's top chess players at the Quantbox GM tournament in Chennai, the heartland of the Olympiad champions and the home of the world champion, Gukesh Dommaraju. Keymer's unbeaten 7/9 score was a full two points ahead of the competition, outclassing Indian stars like Arjun Erigaisi and Vidit Gujrathi. Erigaisi, who was previously ranked 4th, dropped to 6th in the Fide live ratings, while Gujrathi, a 2024 world title candidate, had a negative score. The article suggests that Keymer's impressive performance has set the stage for a potential challenge at the 2026 world candidates and title match.
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