27 August 2022
Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz Begins
Alireza Firouzja has taken an early lead.
Photo: Lennart Ootes
The fourth event of the Grand Chess Tour, the 2022 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz, has begun. On the first match day, three rapid rounds were played. In rapid, there are 2 points scored for a win, and 1 point for a draw.
Standings after Round 3:
1. Alireza Firouzja - 5 points
2-4. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Leinier Dominguez, Jeffery Xiong - 4
5-6. Ian Nepomniachtchi, Sam Shankland - 3
7-9. Fabiano Caruana, Levon Aronian, Hikaru Nakamura - 2
10. Shakhriyar Mamedyarov - 1.
Rounds 4-6 will be held on 27 August.
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