Sinquefield Cup R6: Xiong holds So to a draw

by Shahid Ahmed - 24/08/2021

Jeffery Xiong continued his good form as he made a draw with one of the tournament leaders, Wesley So. All five games in the sixth round of Sinquefield Cup 2021 ended in draws. Caruana and Vachier-Lagrave had the most exciting encounter of the day. The world no.2 seemed to have a slight edge in the final moments of the endgame, but he decided to exchange pieces and repeat moves to make a draw. So, Vachier-Lagrave and Leinier are in a three-way lead 4.0/6, followed by Caruana at sole fourth place 3.5/6. Round 7 starts tonight from 1:30 a.m. IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes/Grand Chess Tour

All fighting draws

For the first time in Sinquefield Cup 2021, all five games in a single round ended in draws, which means the standings remain unchanged.

Xiong is having a good tournament so far| Photo: Lennart Ootes/Grand Chess Tour

Xiong - So: 0.5-0.5

Xiong continued his good form and made a solid draw with So.

Interview with Wesley So | Video: Saint Louis Chess Club

So maintains his lead 4.0/6 | Photo: Lennart Ootes/Grand Chess Tour

Caruana - Vachier-Lagrave: 0.5-0.5

The most exciting game of the day was between Caruana and Vachier-Lagrave.

Position after 37...Kh8

38.Rh2 seemed to be worrisome for Black, but White decided against it and played 38.Rd2, followed by exchanging bishops and queens at d6 which led to a draw by repetition.

Interview with Fabiano Caruana | Video: Saint Louis Chess Club

Caruana and Vachier-Lagrave had an exciting draw | Photo: Lennart Ootes/Grand Chess Tour

Photo Gallery:

Swiercz drew with Mamedyarov | Photo: Lennart Ootes/Grand Chess Tour

Leinier drew with Svidler | Photo: Lennart Ootes/Grand Chess Tour

Shankland had a well-fought draw with Rapport | Photo: Lennart Ootes/Grand Chess Tour

Replay Round 6 games

Round 6 results

All draws | Photo: Grand Chess Tour

Standings after Round 6

Standings remain unchanged | Photo: Grand Chess Tour

2021 Sinquefield Cup Round 6 - Live commentary by GMs Alejandro Ramirez, Yasser Seirawan, and Maurice Ashley | Video: Saint Louis Chess Club

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