SportsWednesday, 12 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Singfield Cup 2026: Praggnanandhaa draws Round 1 in Saint Louis, key chess facts
Praggnanandhaa drew his first-round game at the 9-round Sinquefield Cup in Saint Louis on August 11, 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On August 11, 2026, the Sinquefield Cup chess tournament began at the Saint Louis Chess Club in the United States, and Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa drew his first-round game against American Samuel Sevian.
Key specifics
- The tournament is a 9-round classical event and is the last leg of the Grand Chess Tour.
- Praggnanandhaa played with the black pieces against Samuel Sevian.
- The game ended in a draw on the 48th move, giving both players 0.5 points.
- Fabiano Caruana beat Jorden van Foreest on the 55th move in the first round.
- Other first-round games involving Levon Aronian, Vincent Keymer, Wesley So, Anish Giri and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave also ended in draws.
Exam lens
Question type: Sports current affairs and chess facts. Key facts: August 11, 2026, Saint Louis Chess Club, 9-round classical format, 48th move draw, Grand Chess Tour. TNPSC one-liner: Which Indian Grandmaster drew with Samuel Sevian in the opening round of the 2026 Sinquefield Cup?