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Nodirbek Abdusattorov ignited a pre-tournament buzz by confidently predicting D Gukesh's title loss, adding intrigue to the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025. While Gukesh aims to test himself in the Swiss format despite already securing his title match spot, Abdusattorov's remark intensifies the competition, especially with Candidates Tournament qualification at stake for many participants.

The penultimate round of the Sinquefield Cup saw Caruana and Praggnanandhaa maintain their joint lead, while Abdusattorov secured his first win against Firouzja. Gukesh pressed Aronian but only managed a draw. With Caruana facing Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa playing Aronian in the final round, the tournament title remains fiercely contested.

World champion D Gukesh was held to a draw by the lone wild card, Samuel Sevian of the United States, while fellow Indian R Praggnanandhaa also split the points with Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan in the third round of the Sinquefield Cup.