Alireza Firouzja claimed the 2024 Sinquefield Cup, adding another trophy to his collection after securing the overall Grand Chess Tour victory yesterday.
Heading into the final round, Firouzja held a full-point lead over his closest competitor, Fabiano Caruana. A draw against Praggnanandhaa was enough to secure first place, despite Caruana’s victory over Giri.
Round 9 results:
GM Caruana Fabiano USA 2793 – GM Giri Anish NED 2746 1-0
GM Firouzja Alireza FRA 2751 – GM Praggnanandhaa R IND 2749 ยฝ-ยฝ
GM Abdusattorov Nodirbek UZB 2762 – GM Nepomniachtchi Ian FID 2767 1-0
GM Vachier-Lagrave Maxime FRA 2721 – GM Ding Liren CHN 2745 1-0
GM Gukesh D IND 2766 – GM So Wesley USA 2751 ยฝ-ยฝ
The Sinquefield Cup was held from 19-29th August at The World Chess Hall of Fame in Saint Louis, USA. The total prize fund was $350,000.
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