R Praggnanandhaa is among seven players who have signed the open letter addressed to the organisers of the Esports World Cup and the Grand Chess Tour. Image: Lennart Ootes / Tata Steel Chess
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Firstpost11-02-2026, 20:24

Praggnanandhaa, Top Chess Stars Alert on Major Scheduling Conflict

  • R Praggnanandhaa and other leading chess players raise concerns over scheduling conflicts between two major events.
  • The Last Chance Qualifier for the Esports World Cup (August 6-8) and its main event (August 11-15) clash with Grand Chess Tour events.
  • Grand Chess Tour's Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz (August 2-6) and Sinquefield Cup (August 10-20) overlap with Esports World Cup.
  • Players, including Fabiano Caruana and Praggnanandhaa, issued an open letter calling for a solution as a "clear and immediate priority."
  • Discussions with organizers have stalled, leaving players with no visibility on schedule adjustments.

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