The 6th round of the Super Chess Classic Romania 2026 ended with all matches drawn, and Vincent Keymer remains the leader. Alireza Firouzja withdrew for medical reasons.

The sixth round of the Super Chess Classic Romania 2026 was marked by endgames, with all four games ending in a draw. Vincent Keymer maintains the lead with 4½ points, benefiting from Alireza Firouzja's withdrawal for medical reasons, which earned him a point in the standings. The game was opened by personalities from sports and diplomacy, including Virgil Stănescu and Ionel Dănciulescu.

Wesley So played a balanced game against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, while Anish Giri had the initiative against Jorden van Foreest, but it ended in a draw. Bogdan-Daniel Deac and Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu had a tight battle, and Fabiano Caruana and Javokhir Sindarov avoided risks, resulting in another draw. The seventh round will start on May 21, 2026, at the National Bank of Romania Museum, with free access for the public. The Super Chess Classic is part of the Grand Chess Tour, with a prize fund of $475,000.