It’s the last round of the Quantbox Chennai Grandmasters 2025, and all eyes are on Vincent Keymer.
The German star has already clinched the title with a round to spare, thanks to his phenomenal run throughout the event. With his current form and the opportunity to gain even more rating points, Keymer will be motivated to finish with a flourish.
For Ray Robson, it’s been a challenging tournament, and he’ll be eager to end on a positive note. A win here would not only boost his morale but also make a statement against the newly crowned champion.
Will Keymer cap off his dream event with another victory, or will Robson spoil the champion’s final day? We’re about to find out!
Keymer opts for the Queen’s Indian Defense, aiming for a solid and flexible setup that balances safety with counterattacking potential.
Robson sets up to develop his light-squared bishop via fianchetto.
Keymer tucks his king safely away on the kingside.
Robson safely castles on the kingside, bringing his king to safety and connecting his rooks.
Robson misjudges the position, exchanging knights in a way that plays directly into Keymer’s hands.
Keymer offers to exchange queens, trusting that his pawn majority on the queenside will give him the upper hand in the endgame.
Robson trades rooks, but the resulting minor piece endgame looks dangerous. Keymer’s position holds strong potential to create a passed pawn soon.
Keymer begins advancing his passed pawn, steadily increasing the pressure and posing a serious threat to Robson’s position.
Keymer seeks to trade off Robson’s bishop, the crucial piece standing in the way of his dangerous passed pawn.
Vincent Keymer closed out the Quantbox Chennai Grandmasters 2025 in style, defeating Ray Robson in 41 moves from the Queen’s Indian Defense.
Already crowned champion with a round to spare, Keymer showed no signs of slowing down. He played with trademark patience and confidence, gradually improving his position and waiting for the right moment to strike.
When Robson made a few inaccurate moves, Keymer seized the initiative, steering the game into a favorable endgame where his advantage was clear. From there, Vincent converted with precision, sealing yet another victory in a tournament that has been nothing short of spectacular for him!