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In the FIDE Grand Swiss, R Praggnanandhaa defeated Boris Gelfand after the latter blundered under time pressure. Parham Maghsoodloo leads the Open section with a perfect score, while R Vaishali holds the same distinction in the women's section. Several top games were hard-fought, with D Gukesh and Erigaisi Arjun securing notable victories.

World champion D Gukesh was held to a draw by the lone wild card, Samuel Sevian of the United States, while fellow Indian R Praggnanandhaa also split the points with Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan in the third round of the Sinquefield Cup.

Anish Giri's witty remark on Praggnanandhaa becoming the World No.1 junior highlights the rise of young chess talents. Praggnanandhaa's UzChess Cup Masters 2025 victory, propelling him to World No.4 and India's top player, showcases his dominance. His dramatic win, praised by Viswanathan Anand, underscores his impressive character and solidifies his position as a leading force in chess.