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The penultimate round of the Sinquefield Cup saw Caruana and Praggnanandhaa maintain their joint lead, while Abdusattorov secured his first win against Firouzja. Gukesh pressed Aronian but only managed a draw. With Caruana facing Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa playing Aronian in the final round, the tournament title remains fiercely contested.

Chess legends Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov are set to reignite their historic rivalry in St. Louis this October, headlining the Clutch Chess series. Adding to the excitement, current world champion D Gukesh will face off against Magnus Carlsen. Kasparov, while acknowledging Gukesh's title win, suggests Carlsen remains the strongest player, sparking debate about the current world championship landscape.

Garry Kasparov commented on Gukesh's recent world championship win during the Sinquefield Cup. Kasparov acknowledged Gukesh's victory but questioned his status as the strongest player. He contrasted Gukesh's title with those of past champions like Magnus Carlsen. Kasparov later apologised while standing by his opinion. He highlighted the excitement for future Candidates and world championship matches.