Sports · 10 August 2026

Praggnanandhaa wins Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 10 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Praggnanandhaa clinched the Grand Chess Tour Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026 title.
  • He finished 1.5 points ahead of runner-up Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan.
  • The five-day tournament was held in Saint Louis.
  • Praggnanandhaa secured the title with a draw in the penultimate round, winning with a round to spare.
  • He earned $50,000 and 13 GCT points, moving to second in the 2026 season standings behind Fabiano Caruana.

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