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Grand Chess Tour Finals 2026 is a Chess offline event in Grand Chess Tour, running Aug 22 to Aug 27, 2026 in Saint Louis, Missouri. It is organized by GCT Organization. The prize pool is $450,000 USD. R Praggnanandhaa won it, taking $200,000. 4 results are listed below with map by map detail.
- Type
- Offline
- Organizer
- GCT Organization
- Format
- Single Elimination
- Series
- Grand Chess Tour
Watch YouTube @STLChessClub
Bracket
Results
Matches Show Hide
Standings
| # | Player | W | L | Games | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R Praggnanandhaa | 2 | 0 | 34–22 | WW |
| 2 | Fabiano Caruana | 1 | 1 | 31–27 | WL |
| 3 | Wesley So | 1 | 1 | 30–30 | LW |
| 4 |  Vincent Keymer | 0 | 2 | 21–37 | LL |
Built from the matches listed below, oldest first in the form column.
Results
Placements
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R Praggnanandhaa | $200,000 |
| 2 | Fabiano Caruana | $125,000 |
| 3 | Wesley So | $75,000 |
| 4 | Vincent Keymer | $50,000 |
Format
- 4-player Single Elimination
- 2-player matches consisting of two Classical games, two Rapid games and four Blitz games
- Time Control:
- Classical games: 90 minutes for 40 moves and 30 minutes for the rest of the game with a 30 second increment from move 1
- If both Classical games are drawn: Blitz bonus match 5+2, played until a player wins
- Rapid games: Game in 25 minutes, with a 10 second increment from move 1
- Blitz games: Game in 5 minutes, with a 2 second increment from move 1
- Match Scoring:
- Classical Games: 6 points for a win, 3 points for a draw and 0 points for a loss
- Blitz Bonus Match: 2 points for a win, 0 point for a draw and 0 points for a loss
- Rapid Games: 4 points for a win, 2 points for a draw and 0 points for a loss
- Blitz Games: 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw and 0 points for a loss
Common questions about Grand Chess Tour Finals 2026
When is Grand Chess Tour Finals 2026?
Grand Chess Tour Finals 2026 runs Aug 22 to Aug 27, 2026.
Where can I watch Grand Chess Tour Finals 2026?
Matches stream on YouTube @STLChessClub. Every match on this page links to its streams.
Where is Grand Chess Tour Finals 2026 played?
Saint Louis, Missouri, at Saint Louis Chess Club.
What is the Grand Chess Tour Finals 2026 prize pool?
$450,000 USD.
What is the Grand Chess Tour Finals 2026 format?
4-player Single Elimination. 2-player matches consisting of two Classical games, two Rapid games and four Blitz games. Time Control:. Classical games: 90 minutes for 40 moves and 30 minutes for the rest of the game with a 30 second increment from move 1.
Who won Grand Chess Tour Finals 2026?
R Praggnanandhaa.
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