Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa admits ‘huge respect’ for Gukesh after stunning victory over world champion

Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa admits ‘huge respect’ for Gukesh after stunning victory over world champion

R Praggnanandhaa registered his first Classical victory over fellow Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh in three years on Monday, beating the reigning world champion in just 36 moves in the opening round of the 2025 Sinquefield Cup in St Louis, USA.

R Praggnanandhaa shakes D Gukesh’s hand after defeating the Classical world champion in Round 1 of the 2025 Sinquefield Cup in St Louis, USA. Image credit: Grand Chess Tour