Oktober 9, 2024

Wesley So Joins Lead, Firouzja Has 9 Lives

Though Gukesh came close, So was the only victor of round four. Photo: Lennart Ootes/Grand Chess Tour.

GM Wesley So defeated GM Ian Nepomniachtchi at the 2024 Sinquefield Cup on Thursday, joining GM Alireza Firouzja in a tie for first. Firouzja himself narrowly survived GM Gukesh Dommaraju’s sparkling tactical play in our Game of the Day.

The Sinquefield Cup will continue with round five on Friday, August 23, at 2 p.m. ET / 20:00 CEST / 11:30 p.m. IST.

Standings After Round 4