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The Uzbek grandmaster has made a glorious start at the “Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Paris”!
Our compatriot Nodirbek Abdusattorov is showing true skill at the world’s most innovative and prestigious chess tournament, the “2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Paris,” which is being held in the French capital, Paris!
The tournament is held in the famous “Chess 960,” that is, in a chess format where the pieces are placed differently each time. This round tests talent, quick thinking, and true mastery of strategy. And it is on this very field that Nodirbek proves that he is no less than the big names!
Opposite chess stars - became the leaders of victories!
12 of the world's best chess masters from 8 countries were invited to this tournament in Paris. The total prize fund is $750,000. That is, each point is worth gold!
Nodirbek recorded the following results in the remaining 6 rounds:
🟢 Round 1: Kaymer Vincent (Germany, 2718) - Victory;
🟢 Round 2: Caruana Fabiano (USA, 2776) - Victory;
🟢 Round 3: Richard Rapport (Hungary, 2722) - Victory;
🟡 Round 4: Jan Nepomnyashi (Russia, 2757) - Draw;
🟡 Round 5: Maxime Vache-Lagrave (France, 2722) - Draw;
🟢 Round 6: Santosh Vidit (India, 2720) — Victory.
The race is on: Abdusattorov and Carlsen shoulder to shoulder!
The table after 6 rounds looks like this:
Photo: Chess Grand Slam Tour
Abdusattorov and Carlsen are a duo that is leading like a king and a jack! The clash between them can undoubtedly become the most eagerly awaited duel of the tournament.
The second day of the tournament will take place today, April 8. Nodirbek Abdusattorov will compete with chess players such as Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, Gukesh Dommaraju, Rameshbabu Pragnanandha, and Arjun Erigaisi.
Chess lives in us!
Behind every move of Nodirbek is not only his hard work, but also the trust of all of Uzbekistan. His victories in Paris are celebrated not only on the chess field, but also in the hearts.
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23:46, 5-04-2025
