Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Praggnanandhaa Wins Classical Chess Match Against Gukesh
In a chess tournament, Praggnanandhaa beat Gukesh.
This was Praggnanandhaa's first time winning against Gukesh in a classic chess game, and he did it in 36 moves.
Praggnanandhaa, playing with the white pieces, was happy with the win.
He had been waiting for this victory for over three years.
The win was one of the few decisive results in the first round.
Praggnanandhaa will play against Fabiano Caruana next.
Praggnanandhaa defeated Gukesh in the first round of the Sinquefield Cup.
The game was Praggnanandhaa's first Classical victory against Gukesh.
Praggnanandhaa won the game in 36 moves playing with white pieces.
Praggnanandhaa has waited over three years for this win.
Praggnanandhaa will face Fabiano Caruana in his next match.
- Who
- Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh
- What
- Praggnanandhaa defeated Gukesh in the Sinquefield Cup.
- When
- During the first round of the 2025 Sinquefield Cup on Monday.
- Where
- Sinquefield Cup in St Louis, USA
- Why
- Part of the Sinquefield Cup chess tournament.
- Event
- Sinquefield Cup
- Players
- Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh
- Result
- Praggnanandhaa won
- Moves
- 36
- Winner's next opponent
- Fabiano Caruana
Sources
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