Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa books Grand Chess Tour Finale spot with runner-up finish

R Praggnanandhaa’s impressive runner-up finish at the Sinquefield Cup in St. Louis secured his spot in the Grand Chess Tour finale, despite Wesley So clinching the title after a thrilling playoff. Praggnanandhaa’s performance adds to his stellar year, already marked by qualification for the 2026 Candidates Tournament. He will next compete in the Grand Swiss in Uzbekistan.