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This is a flash report. The full report is coming soon.
GM Fabiano Caruana added the 2023 Sinquefield Cup to his year of victories on Thursday. In his final round vs. GM Richard Rapport, Caruana combined strategic clarity with dynamic execution to break his opponent’s defenses.
Caruana dominated the 2023 Grand Chess Tour, winning the tour itself (with 46 points out of a possible 52) along with three out of the four tournaments he played in: the Superbet Classic Romania, the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz, and the Sinquefield Cup.
GM Leinier Dominguez won second, and GM Wesley So finished in third.
Standings After Round 9
Caruana vs. Rapport
Caruana’s tournament-clinching victory is our Game of the Day. Analysis by GM Rafael Leitao will be included in the full report.
Results – Round 9
| White | Black | |
| Caruana | 1 – 0 | Rapport |
| Nepomniachtchi | 1/2 – 1/2 | Giri |
| Aronian | 1/2 – 1/2 | Dominguez |
| Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2 – 1/2 | Firouzja |
| So | Rest Day |
How to watch the 2023 Sinquefield Cup
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The 2023 Sinquefield Cup is the strongest international classical OTB tournament in the U.S. and the final leg of the 2023 Grand Chess Tour. Starting November 21 at 2:30 p.m. ET/20:30 CET/01:00 (+1) IST, 10 elite grandmasters will compete for their share of the $350,000 prize fund.
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