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Pragg's Golden Run Continues With Statement Win Over World Title Challenger

Published: 12 August 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated World Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov in a gripping 95-move marathon at the Sinquefield Cup in St. Louis. Praggnanandhaa capitalized on an 82nd-move error by the Uzbek star to seal his first win of the tournament.

Key Takeaways

The victory takes Praggnanandhaa to 1.5 points from two rounds, putting him among the tournament leaders and further cementing his remarkable run after recent titles at Norway Chess and the St. Louis Rapid & Blitz.

Sources

News on Air, NDTV