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Praggnanandhaa is the Winner of Rapid & Blitz Title at 2026 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz
2026 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz Concludes with Indian Grandmaster on Top
WHO: GM Praggnanandhaa, WHAT: 2026 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz Title, WHERE: Saint Louis Chess Club, USA, WHEN: (Dates Not Specified)
Event Highlights
- GM Praggnanandhaa wins with $50,000 prize
- Runner-up: GM Javokhir Sindarov with $40,000
- Third Place: GM Wesley So with $30,000
- Praggnanandhaa enters live top 10 world rapid rankings
Standings (Top 3)
| Rank | Player | Country | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GM Praggnanandhaa | IND | $50,000 |
| 2 | GM Javokhir Sindarov | UZB | $40,000 |
| 3 | GM Wesley So | USA | $30,000 |
GM Praggnanandhaa’s victory in both the rapid and blitz sections of the 2026 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz has marked a significant milestone in his career, notably lifting him into the live top 10 of the world rapid rankings for the first time. This achievement comes ahead of the 2026 Sinquefield Cup, where he aims to carry his momentum forward.
Next on the Grand Chess Tour
The chess community now looks forward to the 2026 Sinquefield Cup (Aug 10–19), the final regular season stop of the GCT, featuring a $475,000 prize fund. This event will determine the last qualifiers for the 2026 GCT Finals.
Source
This report is based on information published by Chessdom.
Official source: https://www.chessdom.com/praggnanandhaa-is-the-winner-of-rapid-blitz-title-at-2026-saint-louis-rapid-blitz/
