Looking for Redemption
The 2018 Sinquefield Cup was one of the most dramatic in the tournament's history and ended in a three-way tie between Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana and Levon Aronian. All three returned in 2019, seeking an outright win, not only looking to capitalize on the tournament's improved prize fund of $325,000, but for bragging rights and redemption from the year before.
But none of them prevailed. Ding Liren pulled out the win, narrowly beating out Magnus Carlsen in an exciting tie-break round to become the 2019 Sinquefield Cup tournament champion.
The 2019 tour players
Tournament Prize Fund
$325,000
Ding Liren
Tournament Sponsors
The Saint Louis Chess Club is a nonprofit organization that has been a partner with the Grand Chess Tour since it's inception in 2015. The World Chess Hall of Fame is a nonprofit museum that celebrates chess through the lens of art, history, and culture. Located directly across the street from the Saint Louis Chess Club the World Chess Hall of Fame's unique venue is a regular host for Grand Chess Tour opening and closing ceremonies.
