Praggnanandhaa Stays in Contention for Sinquefield Cup Title

GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu caught GM Wesley So in the lead of the 2026 Sinquefield Cup with 5/8 points after defeating GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in 27 moves.

GM Tan Zhongyi is one draw away from winning the 2026 Cairns Cup after beating GM Bibisara Assaubayeva in the eighth round.

The final round of the Sinquefield Cup is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, with tie-break playoffs, if necessary, to be held on Thursday.