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 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 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 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…

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…

FIDE WRBTC 2025: Hexamind and MGD1 Tie for First After Day Two Drama
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FIDE WRBTC 2025: Hexamind and MGD1 Tie for First After Day Two Drama

Day two of the FIDE WRBTC 2025 was full of surprises. Underdogs stepped up, favorites stumbled, and two teams now sit at the top. Hexamind and Team MGD1 are tied in first place with 13 match points each. Just behind them are Freedom and Uzbekistan, both on 12…

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…

2025 Uzbekistan Chess Championship: Yakubboev and Omonova Crowned Champions
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2025 Uzbekistan Chess Championship: Yakubboev and Omonova Crowned Champions

The 2025 Uzbekistan Chess Championship has come to a close with two new national champions. GM Nodirbek Yakubboev won the Open Section, while WIM Umida Omonova triumphed in the Women’s Section. The event was held from April 18 to 28 at the International Chess School in the Kyzyltepa…