Chennai Grand Masters 2025: Live streaming, TV channel, where & how to watch?

By Ansh Garg

Ansh has been contributing to Khel Now since 2023, covering Olympic sports. A dedicated sports enthusiast, he is also an aspiring Electronics & Instrumentation Engineer and Data Scientist.

Published at :August 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM

Modified at :August 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM

Chennai Grand Masters 2025: Live streaming, TV channel, where & how to watch?

GM Aravindh Chithambaram is the defending champion of the Chennai Grand Masters.

The Chennai Grand Masters 2025 will take place from August 6 to 15, marking the third edition of India’s premier round-robin chess event. Organized by the MGD1 Academy and Quantbox, the tournament continues to grow in stature, drawing strong international participation alongside top Indian talent.

The 2025 edition features two sections: the Masters, headlined by Arjun Erigaisi, Anish Giri, Vidit Gujrathi, and Vincent Keymer; and the Challengers, which includes rising stars like Leon Luke Mendonca, Vaishali Rameshbabu, and Adhiban Baskaran.

The tournament provides a valuable platform for classical chess in India, especially after the successful previous editions won by Gukesh Dommaraju (2023) and Aravindh Chithambaram (2024). At the same time, India’s Pranav V won the challengers section in 2024.

Here are the live streaming details.

Where to watch Chennai Grand Masters 2025 live?

Chess fans can tune in to the Chennai Grand Masters 2025 through several platforms:

ChessBase India (YouTube): The tournament will be streamed live on ChessBase India’s official YouTube channel with commentary in English and Hindi.
Chess.com: Live games and PGN coverage will be available on Chess.com with analysis tools and move-by-move breakdowns.
Lichess and Chess24: Fans can follow the games in real time with live boards, evaluations, and move history.

Will Chennai Grand Masters 2025 be on TV?

While no specific TV broadcast has been confirmed yet, fans are advised to keep an eye on Doordarshan Sports and regional news channels, which have occasionally covered major Indian chess events.

Broadcast updates, if any, will be announced closer to the tournament on official MGD1 and ChessBase India social media handles.

How to watch Chennai Grand Masters 2025 online?

Here’s how you can watch the event from anywhere:

Subscribe to ChessBase India on YouTube to receive live coverage alerts, interviews, and daily recaps.
Visit Chess.com for in-browser board tracking, engine evaluations, and statistics.
Follow Chess24 or Lichess for real-time viewing without commentary.
Check MGD1 Academy’s social handles for updated links, schedules, and highlights.

Key players to watch at Chennai Grand Masters 2025:

The Masters section features elite names such as Arjun Erigaisi, Anish Giri, Vidit Gujrathi, Vincent Keymer, Nihal Sarin, and Vladimir Fedoseev.

On the other hand, the Challengers section features Indian stalwarts such as Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali Rameshbabu, Adhiban Baskaran, emerging stars like Pranesh M, Leon Mendonca, and Abhimanyu Puranik.

With the tournament now firmly established on the international calendar, Chennai Grand Masters 2025 promises to be a major highlight in the classical chess season.

When and where will Chennai Grand Masters 2025 take place?

The Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025 will be held from August 6 to 15, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency, Chennai.

What is the format of the Chennai Grand Masters 2025?

The event follows a classical round-robin format with 10 players. Each player faces every other participant once across nine rounds, with standard classical time controls.

Who is the defending champion of the Chennai Grand Masters?

GM Aravindh Chithambaram is the defending champion, having won the 2024 edition with a steady performance across 9 rounds.

Who are the top Indian players participating in the Chennai Grand Masters 2025 this year?

The top Indian players in the 2025 edition include GM Arjun Erigaisi (top seed), GM Vidit Gujrathi, GM Nihal Sarin, and GM Pranav Venkatesh, one of India’s most promising rising stars.

How does Chennai Grand Masters 2025 impact global chess rankings?

Since it is a FIDE-rated classical event featuring top-100 players, performances here directly affect FIDE world rankings. Strong results could help players gain Elo points and improve qualification chances for future events like the FIDE Grand Swiss, World Cup, or Candidates Tournament.

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Ansh Garg

Ansh is a sports content creator and aspiring data scientist with a focus on Olympic sports like badminton and chess. A state-level badminton player and 1900+ rated chess enthusiast, his content has been reshared by top athletes including HS Prannoy and Vidit Gujrathi. Follow Ansh for the latest updates on your favorite sports!