Daijiworld Media Network - St Louis
St Louis, Aug 14: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa bounced back from his previous-round defeat with a convincing victory over Dutch player Jorden Van Foreest in the fourth round of the Sinquefield Cup.
The win took Praggnanandhaa's tally to 2.5 points from four games, putting him in a share of second place in the 10-player, nine-round tournament.
Praggnanandhaa had suffered a defeat against Germany's Vincent Keymer in the third round. However, he responded strongly against Van Foreest to keep his hopes of a podium finish alive.
The Sinquefield Cup is part of the Grand Chess Tour, making every result important for players aiming to qualify for the prestigious Grand Chess Tour finale.
Praggnanandhaa's latest victory also provides a significant boost as the tournament enters its decisive stages.