Saint Louis, USA – American Grandmaster Wesley So was crowned the champion of the 2025 Sinquefield Cup on Thursday after a thrilling final round and a dramatic three-way playoff. The victory marks So’s second Sinquefield Cup title.
India’s R. Praggnanandhaa finished as runner-up after a hard-fought playoff, while fellow American Fabiano Caruana took third place.
Final Round Shakes Up the Leaderboard
The final round of the tournament delivered a twist, opening the door for So’s late surge. Overnight leaders Praggnanandhaa and Caruana both settled for draws in their respective matches against Levon Aronian and D. Gukesh. Their draws created a window of opportunity for So, who capitalized by defeating Nodirbek Abdusattorov to force a three-way tie and a subsequent playoff for the title.
The Playoff: A Nail-Biting Finish
The playoff began with a masterful performance from Praggnanandhaa, who defeated Caruana with the white pieces, placing the title within his grasp. However, the Indian’s momentum was halted in the second game when he fell to Wesley So. The American then sealed his championship by holding Caruana to a draw in the final game of the playoff, securing the Sinquefield Cup crown.
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