Express Report: Aravindh Chithambaram is the outright champion at Prague Masters 2025

Shahid AhmedMarch 7, 20251 min read

Aravindh Chithambaram drew with Ediz Gurel (TUR) in the final round of 7th Prague International Chess Festival 2025. However, it was not sure whether he will win the tournament. Anish Giri's (NED) win over R Praggnanandhaa secured the first place for Aravindh. He not only won the tournament but also finished a full point ahead of the rest. Round 9 is still in progress. A detailed report with games analysis, interviews, prize distribution ceremony photos and a lot of other stuff will be published after the conclusion of closing ceremony. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

Anish Giri scores a crucial win, Aravindh wins his second super tournament in-a-row

Prague Masters 2025 Champion - Aravindh Chithambaram 6/9

Aravindh Chithambaram drew with Ediz Gurel (TUR)

It was Anish Giri's win over R Praggnanandhaa that confirmed Aravindh's victory

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Schedule

The Round-Robin tournaments will take place from 26th February to 7th March 2025. Every day except the last round, games will start at 3 p.m. local time, 7:30 p.m. IST. Monday 3rd March is a rest day. The ninth round game on 7th March will start at 11 a.m. local time, 3:30 p.m. IST.

Replay Round 9 Live Commentary by IM Sagar Shah and GM Harshit Raja | Video: ChessBase India

Time Control

The time control is 90'/40 moves + 30'/end & 30"/move.

Links

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Express Report: Aravindh Chithambaram is the outright champion at Prague Masters 2025