# Praggnanandhaa beats world championship contender Sindarov in Sinquefield Cup

2026-08-10T23:43:42+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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R Praggnanandhaa defeated world championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov in the second round of the Sinquefield Cup in St. Louis on Tuesday. The 21-year-old Indian grandmaster, playing White, capitalised on a blunder by Sindarov on move 82 and won after 95 moves. The victory puts Praggnanandhaa on 1.5 points, tying for the lead with Fabiano Caruana, Wesley So, Levon Aronian and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. Sindarov will face world champion D Gukesh for the title in November.

## Coverage

- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/sport/praggnanandhaa-to-meet-samuel-in-first-round-of-sinquefield-cup/article71329932.ece>
- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/sport/praggnanandhaa-beats-sindarov-in-sinquefield-cup/article71338357.ece>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/chess/praggnanandhaa-stuns-world-championship-challenger-javokhir-sindarov-in-sinquefield-cup-article-155597205>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/others/praggnanandhaa-takes-down-sindarov-101786556315616.html>

Tags: Chess, Grand Chess Tour, Indian chess, Praggnanandhaa, Sinquefield Cup
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