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GCT Grand Finale: Praggnanandhaa beats Keymer to stake his claim for finals
Praggnanandhaa needs six more points to reach the finals and can earn $200,000 and a direct invite to next year’s Grand Chess Tour.
- On Sunday in St. Louis, Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated Germany's Vincent Keymer in their 2nd classical game, establishing a 9-3 lead at the Grand Chess Tour.
- The victory places Praggnanandhaa just six points away from qualifying for the finals of the US$450,000 tournament, where the winner will claim US$200,000.
- During the second time control, Keymer resigned on his 55th move as Praggnanandhaa neared a checkmate, showing little lenience in the decisive position.
- Competition continues with two rapid games offering four points for a win, followed by four blitz games providing two points per victory.
- Beyond the US$200,000 prize, the tournament winner secures a direct invitation to next year's Grand Chess Tour, with the top three finishers also earning invites.
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Praggnanandhaa storms into Grand Chess Tour final with 19-9 win over Vincent Keymer
R Praggnanandhaa, the promising Indian Grandmaster, has earned his way to the Grand Chess Tour final following a stellar performance against Vincent Keymer from Germany. In an exciting matchup ahead, Praggnanandhaa will challenge the reigning titleholder Fabiano Caruana, who triumphed over fellow American Wesley So to reach the final. Notably, the top three contestants will be granted direct entry to the next Grand Chess Tour.
·India
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GCT Grand Finale: Praggnanandhaa beats Keymer to stake his claim for finals
It was, at best can be described as a game of fluctuating fortunes wherein Pragg suffered early as white, wherein Keymer had the control and a legitimate shot at attacking the white king out of a Bishop’s opening by the Indian
·Chennai, India
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C 25%
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