Sinquefield Cup 2025: Gukesh rallies to beat Abdusattorov in second round; Praggnanandhaa continues in joint lead

Reigning world champion D Gukesh rallied from his first-round defeat to compatriot R Praggnanandhaa to beat Uzbek GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov on Wednesday in the second round. Playing with white pieces, Gukesh outplayed his opponent in a chaotic encounter which lasted 50 moves. “Especially after yesterday, probably one of the worst games that I’d played, it…

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Sinquefield Cup 2025: Praggnanandhaa downs Gukesh in opening round; Aronian beats Abdusattorov

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa beat world champion and compatriot D Gukesh in the opening round of the Sinquefield Cup in St. Louis, Missouri on Tuesday. Playing with white pieces, Praggnanandhaa held the upper hand against an off-colour Gukesh throughout their encounter. With his chances fast dimming, Gukesh resigned ahead of his 36th move. “I don’t know…

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