SAINT LOUIS, August 28, 2025

U.S. Grandmaster Wesley So triumphed at the 2025 Sinquefield Cup, outlasting a world-class field and a thrilling three-way tie at the top that led to playoffs to decide it all. In the end, So emerged victorious on home soil to claim his second Sinquefield Cup title in Saint Louis. As one of the crown jewels of the 2025 Grand Chess Tour (GCT), the Sinquefield Cup once again delivered drama, brilliance and a spectacular finish.

It’s been nine years since the last time I won the Sinquefield Cup. I’ve been waiting for this for a long time. While I didn’t make it to Brazil, I’m proud to be back in the Top 10.

— Wesley So

The tournament, hosted by the Saint Louis Chess Club, awarded $350,000 in prizes, including $77,667 to So for his first place finish. GMs Praggnanandhaa R. from India and Fabiano Caruana from the United States fell just short in the playoffs, tying for second place with $67,667 each.

The Saint Louis Chess Club is proud to serve as the final leg of the GCT, where we see exciting and competitive play each year. Congratulations to GM Wesley So on winning this year’s Sinquefield Cup for the second time. We’re especially proud to see the title claimed by an American grandmaster.

— Rex Sinquefield, Co-founder of the Saint Louis Chess Club

Sinquefield Cup Results

Top Four Advance to GCT Finals

The tour will come to a dramatic conclusion during the GCT Finals, with play set to begin on September 28, 2025 during its first-ever stop in South America in the vibrant Brazilian City of São Paulo.

The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as GMs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Fabiano Caruana, Levon Aronian and Praggnanandhaa R. battle for the championship crown. With the regular season behind them, the top four now face off in the high-stakes knockout for the title of GCT Champion — and a $350,000 prize fund on the line.

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the GCT is a milestone for the global chess community. This year’s tour has been one of the most competitive and exciting yet, and we are thrilled to see it culminate with the Finals in Brazil—a fitting stage for such an important moment in GCT history.

— Michael Khodarkovsky, Executive Director of the GCT

Final Regular Season Standings

Follow all the action live September 28-October 3 by watching the professional commentary team of GMs Maurice Ashley, Yasser Seirawan and Peter Svidler, International Master (IM) Nazi Paikidze and Woman Grandmaster (WGM) Anastasia Karlovich on the Saint Louis Chess Club’s YouTube and Twitch channels.

The 2025 GCT prize fund of $1.6 million is provided by major sponsors Superbet Foundation and Saint Louis Chess Club, both non-profit organizations that support chess education and the mission to expand the game of chess to a worldwide audience.