We’re entering the final stretch of the Quantbox Chennai Grandmasters 2025, and every point now carries extra weight. Vidit Gujrathi comes into Round 7 after a dramatic, 109 move battle against Anish Giri in Round 6, a game full of tactical fireworks that ultimately ended in a draw.
Murali Karthikeyan, meanwhile, had to dig deep in a marathon 123 move duel against Ray Robson. That endgame was a masterclass in defensive precision, and he’ll be looking to bring that same resilience today.
With both players in fighting form, this could be another long, tense encounter!