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Chennai Grandmasters Postponed to August 7 After Hyatt Regency Fire

The electrical blaze prompted an overnight relocation of the field, with the rest day removed to keep the original August 15 end date.

Arjun Erigaisi from India during the first game of Norway Chess in Finansparken in Stavanger, Norway
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Overview

  • An electrical fire broke out near midnight on the ninth floor of the Hyatt Regency Chennai, filling corridors with smoke.
  • All 20 grandmasters and officials were evacuated to the nearby Pullman Hotel and confirmed safe.
  • Round one has been rescheduled to August 7 after safety inspections cleared the venue.
  • Organizers canceled the August 11 rest day to maintain the planned August 15 conclusion.
  • The third Chennai Grandmasters tournament still offers ₹1 crore in prize money and critical FIDE Circuit points for 2026 Candidates qualification.