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Praggnanandhaa Wins Maiden Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz

11 August 20261 min read
AWARDS & PERSONSPraggnanandhaaWins Maiden SaintLouis Rapid & Blitz11 August 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa lifted his maiden title at the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz tournament in the United States.

Key facts

  • Winner: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa (India).
  • Event: Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz, USA, 31 July to 7 August 2026.
  • Score: 23.5 points.
  • Series: counted as stop four of the 11th Grand Chess Tour.
DetailInformation
PlayerR Praggnanandhaa
Venue countryUnited States
Final points23.5
Tour positionFourth leg, 11th Grand Chess Tour

Exam angle

  • Sports-award style question: who won the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026?
  • Remember the series name: Grand Chess Tour (11th edition).
  • Title type: his maiden win in this event.

Test yourself

1. Who won the maiden Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz title in 2026 mentioned in the notes?

The notes name R Praggnanandhaa as the winner.

2. The Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026 was which leg of the 11th Grand Chess Tour?

It was the fourth leg of the 11th Grand Chess Tour.

3. How many points did Praggnanandhaa finish with at Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026?

He finished with 23.5 points.

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