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Wesley So Seizes Sole Lead at U.S. Championship as Sargsyan, Paikidze Top Women’s Field

Round 3 in St. Louis delivered pivotal wins, tightening both title races.

Praggnanandhaa Catches Caruana as Round 7 Shakes Up Sinquefield Cup

Caruana Leads Sinquefield Cup Into Rest Day After All-Draw Round

Caruana Seizes Sole Lead at Sinquefield Cup After Back-to-Back Wins

Praggnanandhaa Beats World Champion Gukesh, Joins Early Lead at Sinquefield Cup