Start with 5 draws
Super Chess Classic 2026 started with 5 draws, except Praggnanandhaa and Alireza's game; all other games ended in a solid draw. Anish Giri drew against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Fabiano Caruana drew against Jorden van Foreest, who recently defeated Magnus in classical chess. Vincent Keymer and Wesley So also played a solid draw. Bogdan Daniel Deac drew his game against Javokhir Sindarov.
Praggnanandhaa vs Alireza Firouzja (0.5-0.5)
In the middlegame, Praggnanandhaa found his king in big trouble against Alireza's Major piece attack,, but Alireza missed some crucial moves to finish the game. Pragg managed to survive a bad position and get an equal rook endgame to draw the game.
Replay Round 1 Games
Pairings and Results
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Video Gallery: ChessBase India
Line Up
Schedule
Prize Fund
The total prize fund for each of the Classical Events shall be Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000), which shall be distributed as follows:
Format and Time Control
10-player Round Robin
90 minutes for 40 moves, and 30 minutes for the rest of the game, with a 30-second increment from move 1.
Point System
1 point for a win, ½ point for a draw, and 0 points for a loss in all games.
Venue: National Bank of Romania Museum
Housed within the stunning Old Palace in Bucharest’s historic Lipscani district, the National Bank of Romania Museum offers a captivating journey through financial history. Visitors can explore one of the most significant numismatic collections in Central and Eastern Europe, featuring rare gold coins, antique banknotes, and the legendary National Treasure.
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Super Chess Classic Romania: Details, Results and Standings, Tickets
