Praggnanandhaa wins maiden Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz title

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa continued his remarkable 2026 campaign by clinching his first-ever Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz title, sealing the championship with a round to spare at the prestigious Grand Chess Tour event in the United States. The 20-year-old produced a commanding display across both the rapid and blitz sections to finish comfortably ahead of a strong international field.