Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa wins his first Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz title after a strong run in the final event of the series. Multiple reports say he does not lose any games on the last day and takes the lead early enough that the tournament outcome is effectively decided before the final rounds are completed. Times of India reports that he finishes first with 23.5 points and does so with a round remaining, describing the performance as dominant. Business Line similarly highlights that his results on the last day lift him to second place in the overall Grand Chess Tour (GCT) standings. Both sources connect the win to Praggnanandhaa’s season prospects, noting that his improved position in the GCT standings substantially enhances his chances of qualifying for the GCT season-ending finals later this year. The reports present the victory as both a first career title at Saint Louis and a key step in the broader standings race for the finals.
Praggnanandhaa wins maiden Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz, moves to second in GCT standings
Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa wins his first Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz title after a strong run in the final event of the series. Multiple reports say he does not lose any games on the last day...
- R Praggnanandhaa wins his first Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz title.
- He finishes on top with 23.5 points, with a round to spare (as reported).
- He does not lose any games on the final day of the event (as reported).
- His result lifts him to second place in the overall Grand Chess Tour standings.
- The improved standings increase his chances of qualifying for the GCT season-ending finals later this year.
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa won his first Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz title with a round to spare after a dominant performance in the tournament. The 20-year-old finished on top with 23.5 points and also climbed to second place in the overall Grand Chess Tour standings, boosting his chances of qualifying for the season-ending Finals.
2 hours agoNot losing any games on the final day of the last rapid and blitz in the Grand Chess tour, Praggnanandhaa jumped to second spot in the GCT which almost guarantees a place in the grand finale scheduled later this year
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