Major Highlight
- Chennai Grand Masters 2025 – Chess Tournament
- The prestigious Chennai Grand Masters is in full swing at the Hyatt Regency Chennai, running from August 8 to 16.
- Today marks Round 6, featuring a thrilling face-off: Arjun Erigaisi vs. Vincent Keymer.
- This edition is noted for its expanded rounds, the largest-ever prize pool of ₹1 crore, and FIDE Circuit points on offer.
While live events beyond the chess tournament aren’t detailed in the sources available, these are ongoing attractions worth checking out in Chennai:
- Theme Parks & Family Activities
- Popular destinations like VGP Universal Kingdom, VGP Marine Kingdom, MGM Dizzee World, and Snow Kingdom are likely operating today.
- Cultural & Heritage Sites
- DakshinaChitra, showcasing South Indian arts, crafts, and heritage, is open to visitors.
- The Birla Planetarium, located in Kotturpuram, offers immersive cosmic shows and science exhibits.
- The Tamil Nadu Police Museum in Egmore is another fascinating option for a heritage outing.
