GM D Gukesh drew his final encounter with compatriot Pentala Harikrishna to clinch the title on tiebreak from GM Arjun Erigaisi after the seventh and final round of the Chennai Grand Masters 2023. Arjun defeated GM Sanan Sjugirov to tie for the pole position while Harikrishna completed the all Indian podium finish with third spot finish.
FINAL Report :Senior National Arbiter Seminar, Mohali on 03 & 04 October 2026 
Final Report:Senior National Arbiter Seminar & Examination in Guwahati – 02 & 03 September 2026 
FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz (Open & Girls Under 20)Chess Championships – 2026 in Al Ain, U.A.E. from 1st to 7th November, 2026 
Final Report of SNA Seminar & Exam at The Heritage School, Tarapith, West Bengal on 02 & 03 October 2026 
Senior National Arbiter (SNA) Seminar & Exam on October 24 & 25, 2026, at the Rotary Club, The Mall, Shimla. 
Western Asian Junior/ Girls Chess Championship – 2026 from 22nd to 31st October 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat