Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Praggnanandhaa Beats Keymer, Keeps GCT Finals Dream Alive
Praggnanandhaa played Keymer in an important chess game.
Both players were running low on time.
Keymer kept playing despite the time pressure.
During the second time control, Praggnanandhaa attacked strongly.
He was close to checkmating Keymer’s king.
Keymer then gave up on his 55th move.
This meant Praggnanandhaa won the game.
The win kept his chance of reaching the GCT Finals alive.
He is now six points away from qualifying.
The tournament champion will receive $200,000.
Praggnanandhaa defeated Keymer in a decisive chess game.
Keymer continued playing while both players were running out of time.
Praggnanandhaa gained the advantage during the second time control.
Keymer resigned on his 55th move as his king faced a likely checkmate.
The victory left Praggnanandhaa six points from qualifying for the GCT Finals.
- Who
- Praggnanandhaa defeated Keymer.
- What
- Praggnanandhaa won a chess game and moved closer to qualifying for the GCT Finals.
- When
- The date is not specified.
- Where
- The location is not specified.
- Why
- The victory left Praggnanandhaa six points away from qualification for the GCT Finals.
- Winner
- Praggnanandhaa
- Opponent
- Keymer
- Resignation move
- 55th move
- Qualification gap
- Six points
- Tournament prize fund
- $450,000
- Winner's prize
- $200,000