Chess. Nodirbek Abdusattorov loses to Magnus Carlsen

Battle for 5th place continues at the Paris grand tournament

The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Paris tournament, taking place in the French capital Paris, has become one of the largest and most thrilling events on the global chess scene. Representing Uzbekistan, Nodirbek Abdusattorov is also participating in this prestigious competition.

A duel with Carlsen — the Norwegian super grandmaster claims victory

In the playoff stage’s return match, Nodirbek faced one of the world’s strongest chess players, Magnus Carlsen, in the quarterfinals. In the first match held on April 9, Carlsen, playing white, secured a win. The second game ended in a draw.

With a total score of 1.5–0.5 over the two games, Carlsen advanced to the semifinals. Thus, Abdusattorov missed the opportunity to continue the fight for the main title of the tournament.

Next opponent for Nodirbek — Maxime Vachier-Lagrave

Nodirbek Abdusattorov will now compete for 5th place. His next opponent will be the experienced French grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. This match is also expected to be intense and exciting.

Hope and experience for chess fans

Nodirbek Abdusattorov’s regular participation in such prestigious tournaments not only boosts his personal experience but also serves as a great source of inspiration for young chess players in Uzbekistan. His clash with Carlsen drew significant interest from the international chess community. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!