R Praggnanandhaa Remains in Sinquefield Cup Title Race After Draw
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa of India secured a draw against Levon Aronian during the sixth round of the Sinquefield Cup, keeping him in contention for the title with three rounds left in the competition.
Despite facing challenges, including losing two pawns at one point, Praggnanandhaa managed to avoid defeat, earning a crucial half-point. He currently shares second place with 3.5 points, alongside Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Vincent Keymer.
Wesley So leads the tournament with four points after drawing with Vachier-Lagrave. The sixth round featured only one decisive game, where Anish Giri defeated Jorden van Foreest. Other competitors, including Aronian and Fabiano Caruana, are close behind with three points each, setting the stage for an intense final stretch of the tournament.