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…

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…