Praggnanandhaa finished second with 19 points, 1.5 behind Sindarov, after a dramatic final day where Sindarov surged with three wins and three draws to overtake the lead.
The 109,000‑USD haul—about 1.04 crore rupees—reflects the tournament’s generous structure: 125k to the champion, 94k to the runner‑up, and daily win bonuses climbing to 3k on the last day.
Sindarov’s crushing win over Nakamura in a King’s Indian Defence and a steady draw with Caruana flipped the standings, while Praggnanandhaa could only salvage a draw against Caruana and a loss to Nakamura, sealing his 1.5‑point deficit.
In a video posted to X, Praggnanandhaa admitted feeling "a little disappointed" but praised the event’s intensity, calling the games "crazy" and stating he fought until the very end.
With Sindarov eyeing his upcoming World Championship match against India’s Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa will look to the next major tournament to regain momentum and close the gap.