Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz: Pragg still leads, Sindarov keeps up the pace

Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu retained the lead after the first nine blitz rounds of the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz, scoring 6/9 to extend his advantage over Javokhir Sindarov to 1½ points. Sindarov remained the closest challenger after three consecutive wins, while Wesley So lost ground. The direct encounter between Sindarov and Pragg proved pivotal, as Sindarov failed to convert a winning pawn ending and had to settle for a draw. | Photo: Lennart Ootes / Grand Chess Tour