Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Sinquefield Cup: Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa Face Challenges
The Sinquefield Cup chess tournament is underway, with Indian players Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa facing tough competition.
Gukesh drew his game, while Praggnanandhaa also ended in a draw.
Fabiano Caruana won his game, putting him in the lead.
Both Indian players are trying to finish in the top four to qualify for the Grand Chess Tour finals, but it won't be easy.
Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa drew their Round 4 matches against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Sam Sevian, respectively.
Fabiano Caruana won his Round 4 game, taking the lead in the tournament.
Praggnanandhaa is joint-second with Levon Aronian.
Gukesh is currently in joint-third place in the tournament.
Both Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa need to perform well to qualify for the Grand Chess Tour finals.
- Who
- Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Sam Sevian, Fabiano Caruana.
- What
- Round 4 of the Sinquefield Cup chess tournament.
- When
- Round 4 results reported.
- Where
- Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.
- Why
- To compete in the Sinquefield Cup and earn points towards the Grand Chess Tour finals.
- Event
- Sinquefield Cup
- Round
- 4
- Gukesh Result
- Draw vs Vachier-Lagrave
- Praggnanandhaa Result
- Draw vs Sevian
- Caruana's Rank
- 1st
- Praggnanandhaa's Rank
- Joint-2nd
- Gukesh's Rank
- Joint-3rd
Sources
Praggnanandhaa rewarded extra time after opponent blunders in draw claim at Sinquefield Cup: 'Never seen this before'
Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh play out draws at Sinquefield Cup chess
Grand Chess Tour: How Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa can qualify for GCT finals 2025 via Sinquefield Cup
Sinquefield Cup woes continue: Gukesh survives scare vs Maxime, Praggnanandhaa slips from top position
Sinquefield Cup: Tough outing for Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh
