The Chennai Grand Masters kicks off July 16 with eight of the world's sharpest talents clashing in a round-robin format. Gukesh headlines the field alongside Firouzja, Niemann, Abdusattorov, Arjun, Andreikin, Nihal, and Pranesh. The 90-minute time control with 30-second increments favors creative play over pure preparation. Watch how Gukesh handles the pressure at home. This lineup has teeth.