Alireza Firouzja of France emerged victorious at the Sinquefield Cup, drawing his final game against Indian prodigy R Praggnanandhaa to secure the title and the overall Grand Chess Tour 2024 championship. Firouzja remained undefeated throughout the tournament, winning three games and drawing the remaining six.
Alireza Firouzja secured victory in the Grand Chess Tour, winning the Sinquefield Cup with a round to spare. The eighth round saw a flurry of draws, with Indian Grandmasters D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa both ending their games in draws. Despite the draws, Firouzja’s consistent performance throughout the tournament earned him a USD 100,000 bonus.
Alireza Firouzja of France showcased a dominant performance to win the Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz tournament, while Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa finished last despite improving in the blitz section. Firouzja’s victory puts him atop the Grand Chess Tour ranking, while Praggnanandhaa faces an uphill battle to secure a podium finish in the upcoming Sinquefield Cup.
Alireza Firouzja extended his lead in the Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz chess tournament after a dominant performance in the first day of the blitz section. The French grandmaster now sits on 17.5 points, 1.5 points ahead of Wesley So, who had a stellar blitz performance with seven wins out of nine. Meanwhile, R. Praggnanandhaa remained in last place despite a couple of wins, including victories against Ian Nepomniachtchi and Hikaru Nakamura.
Fabiano Caruana emerged victorious in a dramatic tiebreaker at the Superbet Classic, defeating fellow contenders Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Alireza Firouzja to claim the title and a $68,500 prize. The tournament saw Caruana lose in the classical format, opening the door for a thrilling four-way tiebreaker after a relatively uneventful classical section.
