Superbet Chess Classic Romania 2025: Standings & Recap (After Round 7)

Written by PawnSocialClub.org | Grand Chess Tour Coverage

The Superbet Chess Classic Romania 2025, part of the Grand Chess Tour, continues to deliver elite-level classical chess. After seven rounds in Bucharest, the standings are tight and the competition fierce.

Current Standings – Superbet Chess Classic 2025

Here’s how the players rank after Round 7:

Rank	Player	Country	Points
1	R Praggnanandhaa	India	4
2	Fabiano Caruana	USA	4
3	Maxime Vachier-Lagrave	France	4
4	Alireza Firouzja	France	4
5	Ian Nepomniachtchi	Russia	3.5
6	Anish Giri	Netherlands	3.5
7	Wesley So	USA	3
8	Nodirbek Abdusattorov	Uzbekistan	3
9	Gukesh Dommaraju	India	2.5
10	Bogdan-Daniel Deac	Romania	2

Note: Standings are based on classical results only.

Analysis by PawnSocialClub.org

• Praggnanandhaa is leading with steady, tactical play and confidence.
• Caruana and MVL are showing top-tier preparation.
• Firouzja seems to be finding his form after an uneven 2024.
• Ian Nepomniachtchi and Giri remain in striking distance with 3.5 points.

What to Expect in the Final Rounds

With Rounds 8–10 coming up, the final stages of the Superbet Chess Classic 2025 promise dramatic shifts. A four-way tie at the top means every move will count. Keep your eyes on the clock—and the board.

Chess in Romania: A Growing Hub for Elite Tournaments

Romania continues to assert itself as a premier destination for world-class chess. With events like the Superbet Chess Classic, it’s exciting to see Eastern Europe firmly on the global chess map.

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Final Thoughts

Classical chess still captures the essence of the game: time, pressure, and perfect calculation. As always, we say…

Always protect your back rank.

♟️ — The PSC Team

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