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 Caruana starts as the favorite in classical chess, with other strong contenders also competing.

The Indian grandmaster turned in a classy performance to win the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz with a round to spar

Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa wins the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz title, securing a spot in the Grand Chess Tour finale.