2025 Prague Chess Festival Masters: GMs Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu and Aravindh Chithambaram Maintain Lead

GMs Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu and Aravindh Chithambaram are continuing to dominate the 2025 Prague Chess Festival Masters, maintaining a full-point lead after their draw in round five. The only decisive game of the round saw GM Wei Yi defeating GM Sam Shankland in just 27 moves, bringing Wei back to a 50 percent score after a rough start to the tournament.

With a rest day before round six, the players are gearing up for the next set of games on Tuesday, March 4. In the Challengers section, GM Nodirbek Yakubboev has taken the sole lead after a thrilling victory over FM Jachym Nemec, while GM Ivan Salgado Lopez and GM Marc’Andria Maurizzi also secured wins in round five.

The tournament has seen some exciting and inventive play, with players showcasing their skills and strategies on the board. Fans can catch up on all the action on the event’s dedicated page and look forward to more intense battles in the upcoming rounds.

Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the 2025 Prague Chess Festival continues to unfold at the Don Giovanni Hotel in Prague, Czech Republic. The players are set to face off in a round-robin format with 10 participants, each vying for victory with their tactical prowess and strategic maneuvers.