GM R Praggnanandhaa is the 2025 UzChess Cup Masters Champion!
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GM R Praggnanandhaa is the 2025 UzChess Cup Masters Champion!

GM R Praggnanandhaa is the 2025 UzChess Cup Masters Champion! He won the title after defeating both GM Arjun Erigaisi and GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the final rounds. He then outplayed both rivals again in blitz tiebreaks. This win makes him India’s number-one and world number-four. Rapport Shocks…

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 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 4: Praggnanandhaa Beats Sindarov, Joins Abdusattorov in Lead
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2nd UzChess Cup Round 4: Praggnanandhaa Beats Sindarov, Joins Abdusattorov in Lead

R Praggnanandhaa bounced back in style by defeating Javokhir Sindarov in Round 4 of the 2nd UzChess Cup Masters 2025. With this win, he joined Nodirbek Abdusattorov at the top of the standings with 3 points out of 4. A Missed Chance, Then a Comeback Initially, Praggnanandhaa missed…

2nd UzChess Cup Round 2: Praggnanandhaa Dominates, Becomes World No. 5
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2nd UzChess Cup Round 2: Praggnanandhaa Dominates, Becomes World No. 5

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa crushed GM Shamsiddin Vokhidov in Round 2 of the 2nd UzChess Cup 2025. He got a dream setup with the English Opening. Vokhidov made a big mistake by accepting a knight sacrifice — and paid the price. This brilliant win pushes Praggnanandhaa to a…

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…

Team MGD1 From India Wins 2025 FIDE World Rapid Team Championship
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Team MGD1 From India Wins 2025 FIDE World Rapid Team Championship

Team MGD1 from India is the new World Rapid Team Champion! They finished strong by winning all four matches on the final day of the 2025 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championship in London. With 10 wins, 1 draw, and only 1 loss across 12 rounds, they…

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 6 of Norway Chess: Gukesh Shocks Carlsen With Stunning Comeback
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Round 6 of Norway Chess: Gukesh Shocks Carlsen With Stunning Comeback

Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025 was full of drama, surprises, and armageddon thrillers. World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju pulled off the biggest surprise of the day. He defeated Magnus Carlsen in a classical game—his first-ever classical win against the former world number one! Carlsen had a nearly perfect…