GM Alireza Firouzja defeated GM Ding Liren at the 2024 Sinquefield Cup on Monday, stretching his lead to a full point with two rounds to go. GM Fabiano Caruana is the only player in striking range from clear second.
GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov scored his first classical victory of the GCT, defeating GM Wesley So with a combination of strategic and tactical ideas.
The Sinquefield Cup will continue with round eight on Tuesday, August 27, at 2 p.m. ET / 20:00 CEST / 11:30 p.m. IST.
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