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Praggnanandhaa Beats Van Foreest, Moves to Second at Sinquefield Cup
R. Praggnanandhaa is a young chess player from India who is a Grandmaster.
He is playing in a big tournament called the Sinquefield Cup.
In the third round, he played a game against Jorden van Foreest.
Praggnanandhaa won the game.
He was the only player to win his game in that round.
He played with the white pieces, which means he moved first.
Because of his win, he moved up to second place in the tournament.
The tournament has many of the world's best chess players, so winning is a big deal.
This victory made him feel more confident and kept him doing well.
Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa defeated Jorden van Foreest in Round 3 of the Sinquefield Cup 2026.
Praggnanandhaa's win was the only decisive result of the round.
He moved to second place on the tournament leaderboard.
Praggnanandhaa played with the white pieces.
The victory gave him a much-needed boost and kept his momentum alive in a highly competitive field.
- Who
- Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa, who defeated Jorden van Foreest
- What
- Praggnanandhaa secured the sole decisive victory of the round and moved to second place on the leaderboard
- Where
- At the Sinquefield Cup 2026
- When
- Round 3 of the Sinquefield Cup 2026
- Why
- The win gave him a much-needed boost and kept his momentum alive in one of the most competitive fields in international chess
Key facts
- Event
- Sinquefield Cup 2026
- Round
- 3
- Result
- R. Praggnanandhaa defeated Jorden van Foreest
- Winner's pieces
- White
- Winner's leaderboard position
- Second
- Decisive games in round
- One (sole decisive victory)
- Winner's title
- Indian Grandmaster










