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.
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.
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Grandmasters Vincent Keymer and Hans Niemann remain the only players with perfect 5/5 scores after five rounds of the Grenke Chess Freestyle Open in Karlsruhe, Germany. The pair will face off on top board in round six on Sunday at 10:00 CEST. Five others trail at 4.5 points.