Overview
- Lithuanian GM Titas Stremavicius complained that Pranav V made several moves without recording them on his scoresheet during their Round 3 game.
- A third arbiter intervened, the dispute was resolved on the spot, Pranav received a formal warning, and the game continued.
- Pranav won the first classical game and entered Game 2 needing only a draw to qualify for Round 4, according to live updates.
- Arjun Erigaisi and Pentala Harikrishna also won their Round 3 openers with White, while D Gukesh drew with Black.
- Ten Indians are competing in Round 3 of the 206‑player knockout in Goa, which offers three berths for the 2026 Candidates.