Vincent Keymer
Prague Chess Festival 2026 opens with strong masters field
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The 2026 International Prague Chess Festival has begun in Prague, Czech Republic, featuring top grandmasters in its Masters event. Reigning World Champion GM Gukesh D headlines alongside players like GM Vincent Keymer and GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov. The tournament runs from February 24 to March 6 at the Don Giovanni Hotel.
GM Vincent Keymer increased his lead to a full point in the Super Chess Classic Romania 2026 after GM Alireza Firouzja withdrew from the event. The withdrawal gave Keymer a forfeit win in round six while all other games ended in draws. Firouzja's decision came after an ankle injury that forced him to play previous games from a hotel bed.
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Grandmaster Vincent Keymer of Germany became the sole leader of the Grenke Chess Freestyle Open after beating Hans Niemann and drawing Magnus Carlsen over the weekend. Alexey Sarana, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Pranav Venkatesh trail by half a point with two rounds remaining. Rounds eight and nine are scheduled for Monday in Karlsruhe.