The Grand Chess Tour is where the best of the best throw down, and the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2025 has already delivered plenty of drama, twists, and upsets. If you thought chess was boring, think again! These grandmasters are not just moving pieces; they’re fighting for glory, big bucks, and a spot at the very top. Let’s see what’s been happening in the chess world’s version of high-octane entertainment.
Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2025 Recap
The Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2025 brought out all the heavyweights. From Fabiano Caruana storming into sole lead to Gukesh’s roller-coaster ride and Levon Aronian’s red-hot start, it’s been a tournament with no dull moments.
Day 1: Aronian came out blazing, winning all three games and showing everyone he’s still got the fire, leading the pack early.
Day 2: Caruana reminded everyone why he’s always a threat. After a quiet start, he smashed through the ranks on day two, beating Shankland and then Aronian himself to snatch the lead.
Gukesh, the young World Champion, had a rough day with a tough loss to Shankland, but held his ground with gritty draws against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Nodirbek Abdusattorov.
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Every round has seen epic fights. The leader-board changes faster than you can spell “Sicilian Defense,” and the rapid-fire action means one slip could cost you everything. And don’t even get me started about how much these players want it, just watch them at the board. Nerves of steel!
Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2025: Full Results (After Round 6)
Time to get into the numbers, because let’s face it, chess fans love a good table just as much as a sharp tactic. Here’s how the players stand after six rounds of Rapid:
| Round | Player 1 | Result | Player 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabiano Caruana (2750) | Draw | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2725) |
| 1 | Wesley So (2704) | Draw | Nodirbek Abdusattorov (2721) |
| 1 | Levon Aronian (2732) | Won | Gukesh Dommaraju (2687) |
| 1 | Grigoriy Oparin (2634) | Won | Liem Le (2655) |
| 1 | Leinier Dominguez Perez (2705) | Won | Sam Shankland (2621) |
| 2 | Sam Shankland (2621) | Lost | Liem Le (2655) |
| 2 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2725) | Lost | Levon Aronian (2732) |
| 2 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov (2721) | Lost | Fabiano Caruana (2750) |
| 2 | Leinier Dominguez Perez (2705) | Draw | Wesley So (2704) |
| 2 | Gukesh Dommaraju (2687) | Won | Grigoriy Oparin (2634) |
| 3 | Grigoriy Oparin (2634) | Lost | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2725) |
| 3 | Liem Le (2655) | Lost | Gukesh Dommaraju (2687) |
| 3 | Wesley So (2704) | Won | Sam Shankland (2621) |
| 3 | Levon Aronian (2732) | Won | Nodirbek Abdusattorov (2721) |
| 3 | Fabiano Caruana (2750) | Won | Leinier Dominguez Perez (2705) |
| 3 | Wesley So (2704) | Draw | Fabiano Caruana (2750) |
| 3 | Leinier Dominguez Perez (2705) | Draw | Levon Aronian (2732) |
| 3 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov (2721) | Won | Grigoriy Oparin (2634) |
| 3 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2725) | Draw | Liem Le (2655) |
| 3 | Sam Shankland (2621) | Won | Gukesh Dommaraju (2687) |
| 4 | Fabiano Caruana (2750) | Won | Sam Shankland (2621) |
| 4 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2725) | Draw | Wesley So (2704) |
| 4 | Levon Aronian (2732) | Draw | Liem Le (2655) |
| 4 | Gukesh Dommaraju (2687) | Draw | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2725) |
| 5 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov (2721) | Draw | Liem Le (2655) |
| 6 | Wesley So (2704) | Won | Grigoriy Oparin (2634) |
| 6 | Leinier Dominguez Perez (2705) | Draw | Liem Le (2655) |
| 6 | Sam Shankland (2621) | Lost | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2725) |
| 6 | Fabiano Caruana (2750) | Won | Levon Aronian (2732) |
This table tells the story: Fabiano Caruana has put real distance between himself and the chasing pack, while every other grandmaster is still vying for position. There’s still a lot to play for, with Rapid rounds 7-9 and then the mayhem of Blitz still to come.
Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2025: Rankings After Round 6
Just to make it crystal clear, here’s a quick leaderboard rundown with everyone’s scores:
| Position | Player | Rating | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabiano Caruana | 2750 | 10 |
| 2 | Levon Aronian | 2732 | 8 |
| 3 | Wesley So | 2704 | 8 |
| 4 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2725 | 7 |
| 5 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2705 | 6 |
| 6 | Gukesh Dommaraju | 2687 | 6 |
| 7 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2721 | 5 |
| 8 | Liem Le | 2655 | 5 |
| 9 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2634 | 3 |
| 10 | Sam Shankland | 2621 | 2 |
What’s Next in Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2025?
Don’t blink or you’ll miss something big. The blitz rounds are coming up, and that’s where chaos is the name of the game. Rapid will conclude with rounds 7-9, and then it’s a blitz-fest with everyone playing everyone, twice as fast.
Here’s the schedule for the next rounds (all times GMT+5:30):
| Date | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | Rapid Round 8 | 12:10 AM |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Rapid Round 9 | 1:40 AM |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Blitz Round 1 | 10:30 PM |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Blitz Round 2 | 11:00 PM |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Blitz Round 3 | 11:30 PM |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Blitz Round 4 | 12:00 AM |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Blitz Round 5 | 12:30 AM |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Blitz Round 6 | 1:00 AM |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Blitz Round 7 | 1:30 AM |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Blitz Round 8 | 2:00 AM |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Blitz Round 9 | 2:30 AM |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Blitz Round 10 | 10:30 PM |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Blitz Round 11 | 11:00 PM |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Blitz Round 12 | 11:30 PM |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Blitz Round 13 | 12:00 AM |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Blitz Round 14 | 12:30 AM |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Blitz Round 15 | 1:00 AM |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Blitz Round 16 | 1:30 AM |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Blitz Round 17 | 2:00 AM |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Blitz Round 18 | 2:30 AM |
