Pranav Venkatesh Wins Fujairah Superstars 2025 and Takes Home US$ 23,000
Key highlights
Pranav Venkatesh won the Superstars section at the first Fujairah Global Chess Championship. He finished on seven points from nine rounds after a strong final round win. The final victory came against GM Alan Pichot and sealed the title. The event ran at the Fujairah Chess and Culture Club and drew top grandmasters from many countries.
The Superstars prize for first place is US$ 23,000. The tournament offered a total prize fund of US$ 125,000 and counted for FIDE circuit points. Pranav beat high rated players including Nihal Sarin and Amin Tabatabaei on his way to the crown. This win follows his World Junior title earlier in 2025 and boosts his place among young global stars. Fans and experts hailed his energy and bold play across the event.
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Editor insights
Pranav’s win is not just another trophy. It shows skill, calm and hunger. He handled top opponents and kept pace in a strong nine round Swiss. His final day decision to press for a win even when a draw would do shows intent. That intent wins tough events. The prize money is useful for a young player. The FIDE points from this event also matter for future invitations. For Indian chess the result adds depth to a rich crop of rising stars. Expect more big events and tougher tests. If Pranav keeps this form he can join the elite on rating lists and top tours.
What happened on the way
Pranav scored wins against several seeded players and drew with other top rivals. He beat the top seed Nihal Sarin in an early round. He outplayed Amin Tabatabaei and Jose Martinez in key games. He drew with strong rivals such as Abhimanyu Mishra and Brandon Jacobson.
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The steady show across nine rounds helped him avoid tiebreak pressure. On the last day his win over Alan Pichot gave him a clear lead. The score of seven out of nine showed both ambition and consistency.
Source and attribution
This article is based on verified tournament reports and official releases. Key sources include FIDE ChessBase, Times of India and Chessdom.
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