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Caruana and Sindarov Take Joint Lead After Round 3 Wins

Early results are shaping the race to earn world title challenges in Cyprus.

Abdusattorov Clings to Half-Point Lead as Bluebaum Surges at Tata Steel Masters

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

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