Overview
- Vincent Keymer clinched the Super Chess Classic Romania title by beating Jorden van Foreest in the only decisive game of the final round on Saturday, May 23.
- Fabiano Caruana, who entered the day level with Keymer, drew his last game to finish clear second after missing a strong chance earlier in the round.
- Alireza Firouzja withdrew earlier in the event because of an ankle issue and his remaining games were forfeited, producing walkovers that changed pairings and handed points to players such as Wesley So and Deac Bogdan‑Daniel.
- Javokhir Sindarov and Wesley So finished tied for third on five points while a group including Praggnanandhaa, Anish Giri, Jorden van Foreest, Maxime Vachier‑Lagrave and Deac ended on 4.5 points.
- Beyond the prize money, Keymer’s win strengthens his Grand Chess Tour standing and sends him to Norway Chess with momentum, while the tournament’s forfeits and narrow margins will affect final GCT points and qualification math.