St. Louis Rapid and Blitz: Gukesh ends tied 6th; Aronian wins title

Levon Aronian of USA emerged victorious at the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz, securing the title with a comfortable lead. Despite a strong start on the final day, India's Gukesh finished tied sixth. Aronian's win marks his second consecutive title, while Gukesh now prepares for the Sinquefield Cup, where he will compete alongside R Praggnanandhaa.