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.
Certificate : SNA Seminar & Exam Senior National Arbiter Seminar & Examination at Visakhapatnam – 02 & 03 May 2026. 
39th NATIONAL UNDER-7 OPEN & GIRLSCHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2026 
Chess problem corner:30 June 2026 
Asian Junior Open & Girls Chess Championships 2026 from 16th to 26th August 2026 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. 
Jharkhand (Ranchi) GM Chess Coaching Camp Successfully Conducted (23–27 June 2026)