Praggnanandhaa to meet Samuel in first round of Sinquefield Cup

R. Praggnanandhaa's recent St. Louis victory elevates him to second place in Grand Chess Tour rankings. This strong performance positions him well for a potential appearance in the tour finals later this year. The Sinquefield Cup features a formidable field of nine regular tour players and a surprise entry. Fabiano Caruana starts as the favorite in classical chess, with other strong contenders also competing.