At the Sinquefield Cup, Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has emerged as a frontrunner after a pivotal win against Javokhir Sindarov in an intense match. This triumph is a significant addition to his success, having recently clinched the Grand Chess Tour St Louis Rapid and Blitz title. Meanwhile, Indian competitors encountered obstacles at the Cairns Cup, with Vaishali, Deshmukh, and Humpy struggling in their second rounds.