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Praggnanandhaa Tops Rapid Section in St Louis
R Praggnanandhaa finished first in the rapid section of the St Louis Rapid and Blitz with 12 points from nine rounds, The Hindu reports. He won four games, drew four and lost…
The Story in Brief
R Praggnanandhaa finished first in the rapid section of the St Louis Rapid and Blitz with 12 points from nine rounds, The Hindu reports. He won four games, drew four and lost to Jorden van Foreest in the final round. Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov placed second with 11 points.
The event now moves to an 18-game blitz stage, with one point awarded for each win. Ten players will compete in a round-robin format for a $200,000 prize fund, with the champion receiving $50,000. The Sinquefield Cup classical event will follow the rapid and blitz sections.
The Indian Opinion
The rapid lead is a strong start, but claims that Praggnanandhaa has nearly secured the tournament would be premature. Blitz rewards speed and can quickly erase a one-point gap, while the scoring system also differs from the rapid stage. The sensible measure is his final position after all 18 blitz games, not the table after nine rapid rounds. Can he retain the lead when every win counts?
Source: thehindu.com
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