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.
Indian Grandmasters D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa secured draws in the second round of the Sinquefield Cup, the final event of the Grand Chess Tour. Gukesh, a World Championship challenger, battled to a draw against Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi, while Praggnanandhaa drew against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France.
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.
Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa is set to compete in the prestigious St. Louis Rapid and Blitz tournament, aiming for a strong finish in the Grand Chess Tour. He currently sits third in the overall standings and will be looking to improve his position before the Sinquefield Cup. The tournament features a star-studded lineup including Fabiano Caruana, Alireza Firoujza, and Ian Nepomniachtchi.
Indian chess stars R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh face crucial encounters in the sixth round of the Superbet Classic, with Praggnanandhaa looking to bounce back from missed opportunities and Gukesh aiming to maintain his resilience. The tournament, part of the Grand Chess Tour, sees the Indians within striking distance of the leader, Fabiano Caruana.
Indian chess stars D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa continued their strong performances at the Superbet Chess Classic, securing draws against Ian Nepomniachtchi and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave respectively. Meanwhile, top seed Fabiano Caruana missed out on his second consecutive win, drawing with Wesley So after a blunder deprived him of a clear advantage.
