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Chennai Grand Masters 2026 Winner: Firouzja Seals the Title
Chennai Grand Masters 2026 winner Alireza Firouzja sealed the title with a final-round draw against Arjun Erigaisi, finishing unbeaten on 4.5/7.
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Chennai Grand Masters Round 6: Firouzja Retakes the Sole Lead
Chennai Grand Masters Round 6 recap: Nihal Sarin's rook sacrifice sinks Arjun Erigaisi and Pranesh beats Gukesh as Firouzja moves into the sole lead.
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Chennai Grand Masters Round 5: Arjun Stuns Gukesh to Join the Lead
Chennai Grand Masters Round 5 recap: Arjun Erigaisi beats Gukesh with black to join Firouzja in the lead as Abdusattorov downs Nihal Sarin.
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Chennai Grand Masters Round 4: All Four Games Drawn
Chennai Grand Masters Round 4 recap: all four games drawn as Alireza Firouzja keeps a half-point lead over Arjun Erigaisi at the halfway mark.
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Chennai Grand Masters Round 3: Arjun Halts the Firouzja Run
Chennai Grand Masters Round 3 recap: Arjun Erigaisi beats Niemann for India's first win as Nihal holds leader Firouzja to a draw.
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Chennai Grand Masters Round 2: Firouzja Downs Gukesh for 2/2
Chennai Grand Masters Round 2 recap: Alireza Firouzja beats World Champion Gukesh for 2/2 and a full-point lead as the other three games draw.
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Chennai Grand Masters 2026: Firouzja Strikes First in Round 1
Chennai Grand Masters 2026 Round 1 recap: Alireza Firouzja beats Pranesh M for the sole lead as Gukesh, Arjun, and Abdusattorov draw.
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Personalized Chess Coaching: Tailoring Lessons per Student
Personalized chess coaching means tailoring lessons to each student. Learn to diagnose a player and adapt pace, format, and content to their needs.
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Indian Chess Grandmasters: The Race to 100 Begins
India just crowned its 98th Grandmaster. Here is how Indian chess grandmasters grew from one in 1988 to nearly 100, and what is driving the surge.
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Kids Online Chess Classes: How to Hold Their Attention
Keeping kids engaged in online chess classes is a teaching craft. Learn how to run kids online chess classes that hold young players' attention every week.
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How to Get More Chess Students: 7 Proven Tactics
Learn how to get more chess students with 7 proven tactics: free trials, referrals, tournaments, and local SEO that fill your academy in 2026.
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Chess Parent Communication: A Simple System for Coaches
Master chess parent communication with a simple system. Learn what to send, when, and how to keep parents informed without spending hours every week.
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