Praggnanandhaa Wins 2026 Grand Chess Tour Finals

Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu secured his maiden Grand Chess Tour title on August 27 in St. Louis, earning a $200,000 top prize.

Praggnanandhaa overcame a six-point deficit against Fabiano Caruana to finish with a final score of 15-13, while Wesley So claimed third place by defeating Vincent Keymer 18-12.

The top three finishers, including Praggnanandhaa, Caruana, and So, have qualified directly for the 2027 Grand Chess Tour, with Praggnanandhaa's total series earnings reaching $404,354.