Chennai Grand Masters organizers announced that Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Alireza Firouzja, and Dmitry Andreikin will participate in the 2026 Masters tournament. The event will take place from July 16 to 22 in Chennai, India.

The number of players at CGM 2026 has been reduced from 10 to 8. All tournament participants have been confirmed:

  • 🇮🇳 Gukesh Dommaraju
  • 🇮🇳 Nihal Sarin
  • 🇮🇳 Arjun Erigaisi
  • 🇮🇳 GM Pranesh M
  • 🇺🇸 Hans Moke Niemann
  • 🇺🇿 Nodirbek Abdusattorov
  • 🇫🇷 Alireza Firouzja
  • 🇷🇺 Dmitry Andreikin

The Chennai Grand Masters is an annual, invitation-only, Classical tournament held in Chennai, India since 2023. Trading firm Quantbox is the main sponsor of the event. Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Alireza Firouzja, and Dmitry Andreikin are participating in the event for the first time.

Credit: Michal Walusza / Norway Chess