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Chess: Praggnanandhaa takes $200,000 Grand Tour finals after So wins Sinquefield Cup

The Indian, just 21, scored his second major success of the summer following Norway Chess at Oslo while Wesley So halved to Sinquefield Cup victory with nine straight draws

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Praggnanandhaa scripts history, seals maiden Grand Chess Tour Finals crown

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa staged a remarkable comeback against Fabiano Caruana to win the Grand Chess Tour Finals in St. Louis and claim the $200,000 prize. Trailing by six points, Praggnanandhaa won both rapid games before holding Caruana to draws in blitz, finishing 15-13.

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GCT Grand Finale: Praggnanandhaa sails into summit clash

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has triumphed, earning a spot in the Grand Chess Tour finals. He claimed a crucial victory against Germany's Vincent Keymer in the semifinals. Now, he will go head-to-head with the defending champion Fabiano Caruana, who overcame Wesley So. The upcoming finale is highlighted by a notable…

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GCT Grand Finale: Praggnanandhaa beats Keymer to stake his claim for finals

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured a significant lead against Vincent Keymer in the Grand Chess Tour. He is now very close to qualifying for the tournament's finals. In another match, Fabiano Caruana drew his game against compatriot Wesley So. The winner of this event will receive a substantial prize of…

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Praggnanandhaa draws with Aronian; remains joint 2nd with 3.5 pts

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured another draw against Levon Aronian in the Sinquefield Cup. He remains in joint second place with 3.5 points as the tournament nears its end. Wesley So of the United States holds the sole lead with four points after his draw. Anish Giri was the only…

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Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa draws with Wesley So in fifth round of Sinquefield Cup

R Praggnanandhaa remained in contention for a podium finish at the Sinquefield Cup after drawing with leader Wesley So in the fifth round. The Indian Grandmaster has three points from five games and remains among the leading contenders.

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Chess: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa loses to Keymer

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa faced defeat against Germany's Vincent Keymer in the Sinquefield Cup. Wesley So of the United States secured a significant victory over Fabiano Caruana. So now holds the sole lead in the tournament with two and a half points. Praggnanandhaa remains on one and a half points…

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Praggnanandhaa to meet Samuel in first round of Sinquefield Cup

R. Praggnanandhaa's recent St. Louis victory elevates him to second place in Grand Chess Tour rankings. This strong performance positions him well for a potential appearance in the tour finals later this year. The Sinquefield Cup features a formidable field of nine regular tour players and a surprise entry. Fabiano…

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Praggnanandhaa wins St. Louis Rapid and Blitz

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured his first Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz championship title. He finished the tournament with 23.5 points, ahead of Javokhir Sindarov. Praggnanandhaa did not lose any games on the final day of the event. This victory propelled him to second place in the Grand Chess Tour…

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Chess Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa leads after St Louis Rapid, blitz next

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa leads the St. Louis Rapid section with twelve points. He maintained a one-point lead despite a final round loss to Jorden van Foreest. The tournament continues with eighteen more blitz games for the prize pool. Javokhir Sindarov follows Praggnanandhaa closely, posing a significant challenge. Wesley So…

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I think this is the biggest win of my career: R Praggnanandhaa after Norway Chess triumph

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa achieved his career's biggest win at Norway Chess. He defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen twice. The tournament featured an exceptionally strong field. Praggnanandhaa's victory is a landmark for Indian chess. He adjusted his strategy to play faster chess. He plans fewer tournaments but will play…

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Praggnanandhaa scripts history, becomes first Indian to win Norway Chess title

R Praggnanandhaa made history by winning the Norway Chess title. He is the first Indian to achieve this prestigious feat. Praggnanandhaa secured a classical win in the final round. This victory propelled him to the top of the standings. He defeated strong opponents including Magnus Carlsen twice. The young Grandmaster…

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Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa in three-way battle for tournament title heading into final round

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa is in contention for the Norway Chess title. He secured a crucial classical victory over compatriot D Gukesh. This win places him just half a point behind leader Wesley So of the USA. The final round promises an exciting battle for the championship. Alireza Firouzja representing…

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Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Carlsen again; Gukesh's title hopes end

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen twice in classical chess at Norway Chess 2026. This victory places Praggnanandhaa in third place and significantly impacts Carlsen's chances for an eighth title. American Grandmaster Wesley So leads the tournament. Alireza Firouzja is in second place. The final…

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Praggnanandhaa shocks World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen once again, moves closer to historic Norway Chess title

Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured his second classical victory against world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2026, boosting his title chances. The win put Praggnanandhaa in third place, while Carlsen's title defense faced a significant setback with only two rounds remaining.

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Indian chess stars R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh keep India's title hopes alive with wins

India's young chess stars D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa delivered strong performances in Round 7 of Norway Chess. Gukesh won his Armageddon tie-break, while Praggnanandhaa secured a classical victory. Divya Deshmukh also bounced back with a win. These results keep India's challenge alive as the tournament heads into its final…

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Norway Chess: Gukesh downs Praggnanandhaa to revive title hopes; Divya storms into lead

Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh reignites his Norway Chess campaign with a win over R Praggnanandhaa. Magnus Carlsen's struggles continue as he loses to Wesley So. In the women's section, Divya Deshmukh takes the lead after defeating Zhu Jiner. The tournament sees shifts in standings after these exciting classical encounters.

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Super Chess Classic Romania 2026: R Praggnanandhaa held to draw by Jorden van Foreest as Vincent Keymer takes sole lead

Vincent Keymer moved into the sole lead at the Superbet Classic Chess tournament after securing an important victory, while Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a draw to stay on 2.5 points. Keymer now tops the standings with three points as several other matches ended in draws. Alireza Firouzja missed…

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Chess: Niemann puts controversy aside and wins $50,000 first prize in Warsaw

The controversial US grandmaster scored the biggest success of his career at the Grand Chess Tour Rapid & Blitz and is close to the world top 10

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Chess: Favourite Fabiano Caruana loses twice in runup to world title Candidates

The world No 3 is backed to become the challenger to Gukesh Dommaraju but lost twice this week, to Wesley So and Levon Aronian

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Chess: Magnus Carlsen back in World Rapid and Blitz as Fide signals jeansgate peace

The Norwegian world No 1 will compete at Doha next week, a year after he was penalised for wearing jeans in New York

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Chess: Russian star and top Americans fall in World Cup but Adams wins 10-game epic

Ian Nepomniachtchi was a world title challenger, Wesley So is ranked No 8, and Hans Niemann has huge ambition, but all lost to unheralded opponents

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Chess: Fide to ‘discipline’ Kramnik over Naroditsky cheating allegations

The Fide president, Arkady Dvorkovich, said that Kramnik, who is accused of unfounded allegations against Naroditsky, will be referred to its ethics disciplinary committee

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Chess: Ukraine soldier grandmaster wins gold medal at European team championships

Igor Kovalenko, 36, the world No 48 with a Fide rating of 2669, has been a frontline soldier for three years and only began playing again a month ago

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Chess: Wesley So wins $350,000 Sinquefield Cup as world champion Gukesh fails again

Every game among the top seven finishers was halved, despite a regulation in the event forbidding agreed draws

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