2nd UzChess Cup Round 8: Can Praggnanandhaa Stop Abdusattorov?
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2nd UzChess Cup Round 8: Can Praggnanandhaa Stop Abdusattorov?

Round 8 of the 2nd UzChess Cup Masters saw Nodirbek Abdusattorov maintain his sole lead by drawing against Ian Nepomniachtchi. The focus now shifts to his crucial final-round clash against R Praggnanandhaa. Praggnanandhaa defeated Arjun Erigaisi in a smooth game, moving to 4.5/8. A win against Abdusattorov in…

2nd UzChess Cup Round 7: Abdusattorov Leads Again, Arjun and Sindarov Close Behind
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2nd UzChess Cup Round 7: Abdusattorov Leads Again, Arjun and Sindarov Close Behind

Nodirbek Abdusattorov bounced back with a strong win over Parham Maghsoodloo in Round 7 of the 2nd UzChess Cup Masters 2025. He got a better position early and never let go of the advantage. This win puts him back as the sole leader with 5 points out of…

2nd UzChess Cup Round 6: Six-Hour Nodirbek Battle Ends in Drama, Arjun Joins Lead
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2nd UzChess Cup Round 6: Six-Hour Nodirbek Battle Ends in Drama, Arjun Joins Lead

Round 6 of the 2nd UzChess Cup Masters 2025 delivered high drama, intense games, and major shifts in the leaderboard. The spotlight was on the epic six-hour marathon between Uzbekistan’s two best — Nodirbek Yakubboev and Nodirbek Abdusattorov — where the defending champion Yakubboev emerged victorious after a…

2nd UzChess Cup Round 5: Abdusattorov Takes Lead Again
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2nd UzChess Cup Round 5: Abdusattorov Takes Lead Again

Nodirbek Abdusattorov bounced back to take the sole lead with 4/5 after defeating Aravindh Chithambaram in 2nd UzChess Cup Round 5. Aravindh gave up a central pawn early but never recovered enough compensation. Game Highlights Parham vs Praggnanandhaa: Parham improved his head-to-head record against Praggnanandhaa to 4.5-2.5 in…

2nd UzChess Cup Round 3: Abdusattorov Takes Lead After Outplaying Rapport
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2nd UzChess Cup Round 3: Abdusattorov Takes Lead After Outplaying Rapport

Nodirbek Abdusattorov scored a brilliant win against Richard Rapport in Round 3 of the 2nd UzChess Cup Masters 2025. With this victory, he became the sole leader of the tournament with 2.5 points out of 3. Abdusattorov calmly navigated a tricky bishop vs knight endgame and capitalized on…

Sindarov Stuns Nepomniachtchi in Round 1 of 2nd UzChess Cup
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Sindarov Stuns Nepomniachtchi in Round 1 of 2nd UzChess Cup

The 2nd UzChess Cup Masters 2025 kicked off with major surprises and intense battles. Fans were treated to top-tier chess right from Round 1. Sindarov Defeats Nepomniachtchi Javokhir Sindarov made headlines by defeating Ian Nepomniachtchi in their first-ever classical game. Nepo had the advantage at one point, but…

Early Surprises at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships
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Early Surprises at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships

The FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships kicked off in London on June 10, 2025. This fast-paced event is already full of surprises after just four rounds in the Rapid section. MGD1 Takes the Lead India’s MGD1 team has made a strong start. They won all four…

Chess World Gathers in London for FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships
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Chess World Gathers in London for FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships

The chess world is heading to London! From June 10 to 16, the city will host the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships. This major event brings together: Top Grandmasters Chess legends Rising young talents A Rapidly Growing Tournament FIDE launched this event in 2023. It quickly…

Carlsen Wins Norway Chess 2025: 7 Key Takeaways
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Carlsen Wins Norway Chess 2025: 7 Key Takeaways

Magnus Carlsen has won Norway Chess 2025, making it his seventh title at the event. This year’s tournament was unforgettable—not just for the chess, but for the intense drama, especially with World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju. Let’s break down the top stories from this exciting event. 1. Carlsen Struggled…

Round 9 of Norway Chess: Carlsen, Gukesh Win To Set Up Thrilling
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Round 9 of Norway Chess: Carlsen, Gukesh Win To Set Up Thrilling

Magnus Carlsen and World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju both won their round 9 of Norway Chess 2025. Now, just half a point separates them going into the final round. Carlsen beat GM Fabiano Caruana with brilliant endgame technique. Gukesh defeated GM Wei Yi in a bold and risky game….