The Sussex University Masters kicked off in Brighton with four GMs battling it out in a grueling nine-round Swiss. Stepan Zilka, Simon Williams, Eldar Gasanov, and Oleg Korneev are grinding through 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move. Round 1 remains live on Lichess. These aren't casual blitz warriors either. The classical time control means this tournament will demand serious preparation and nerves of steel over the next few days.