International Master Manon Reja Neer of Bangladesh clinched the Vezerkepzo Summer 2026 Grandmaster Chess Tournament title in Budapest, Hungary, by securing 5.5 points from nine games. Neer, however, narrowly missed earning a Grandmaster norm, which required seven points. In the final round, Neer defeated FIDE Master S. Dhananjay of India to seal the championship. The round-robin tournament included 10 players from various countries, featuring three Grandmasters, five International Masters, and two FIDE Masters.
FAQs
- **Who won the Vezerkepzo Summer 2026 Grandmaster Chess Tournament?** Manon Reja Neer of Bangladesh won the tournament. - **How many points did Neer score to win the tournament?** Neer scored 5.5 points from nine games. - **Did Neer achieve a Grandmaster norm in this tournament?** No, Neer narrowly missed earning a Grandmaster norm, which required seven points. - **Who did Neer defeat in the final round to secure the title?** Neer defeated FIDE Master S. Dhananjay of India in the final round. - **How many players and what titles did they hold in the tournament?** The tournament featured 10 players, including three Grandmasters, five International Masters, and two FIDE Masters from various countries.






























