Chess Gambit 64

The 2026 Superbet Chess Classic Romania in Bucharest—the second leg of the Grand Chess Tour (GCT)—has reached its critical shifting point. Following the conclusion of Round 6, the tournament has been completely reshaped by a dramatic, unexpected turn of events off the board. 🚨 The Big Headline: Alireza Firouzja Withdraws The tournament suffered a heartbreaking blow when Alireza Firouzja officially withdrew from the event due to a severe ankle injury. Firouzja’s exit came after some incredible, gritty drama: in Round 5, he actually played his classical game against Javokhir Sindarov from a bed in a specially arranged hotel room because he was unable to sit at the board. Though he managed to hold a 5-hour draw in that game, the pain proved too much, forcing his withdrawal before Round 6. The Forfeit Rule Impact : Because this is a single round-robin tournament, all players who had no* yet faced Firouzja automatically receive a forfeit win (1 point). 🏆 Standings & Leaders After Rou...

The top-rated Vincent Keymer entered the competition as the favourite and did not disappoint. The 17-year-old native of Maintz scored 7/9, conceding his opponents just four draws. Official page