Summary
The rapid part had nine rounds where each game was played with limited time.
Next up is a blitz round, which is an even quicker style of chess.
Key Points
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Rohan Praggnanandhaa is from India and is a top young chess player.
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He topped the standings after nine rapid games.
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Rapid chess gives each player about 15‑25 minutes for all moves.
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Blitz chess reduces that to just a few minutes per player.
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The competition is an annual professional event held in St. Louis, United States.
New Words to Learn
5 wordsprodigy
a young person who is extremely talented
standings
the list that shows who is in front
rapid
a chess game with a short but not ultra‑short time limit
blitz
a very short‑time chess game
tournament
a competition where many players play against each other
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