World chess stars compete at UzChess Cup 2026 in Tashkent
13:22, 8 June 2026
The UzChess Cup 2026 has officially opened at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Tashkent, bringing together some of the world’s top chess players, Qazinform News Agency cites UzA.
Uzbekistan’s Mukhiddin Madaminov scored a major victory against leading contender Ian Nepomniachtchi.
The match between Nodirbek Yakubboyev and Nodirbek Abdusattorov ended in a draw.
Shamsiddin Vokhidov also drew in a tense game against Arjun Erigaisi.
Upcoming matches Nikolas Theodorou vs. Hans Niemann and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs. Vidit Gujrathi are stirring great interest.
The tournament runs until June 15, promising more high-level clashes and surprises for chess fans worldwide.
It is worth reminding, Kazakhstan’s Bibisara Assaubayeva clinches Norway Chess 2026 title.
