Praggnanandhaa draws with Aronian in sixth round of Sinquefield Cup 2026

Praggnanandhaa draws with Aronian; remains joint 2nd with 3.5 pts

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured another draw against Levon Aronian in the Sinquefield Cup. He remains in joint second place with 3.5 points as the tournament nears its end. Wesley So of the United States holds the sole lead with four points after his draw. Anish Giri was the only player to achieve a decisive victory in the sixth round. Praggnanandhaa defended well in a tricky middle game against Aronian.

Praggnanandhaa draws with Aronian in sixth round of Sinquefield Cup 2026

This was the 21-year-old’s second consecutive draw in the event after also sharing the points in the fifth round against leader Wesley So.