This year, from July 19 to 27, the traditional international chess tournament "Dole Open–2025" was held in Aix-en-Provence, France. This prestigious competition brought together 276 skilled chess players from 44 countries. According to the organizers, the tournament became not only a place for rivalry, but also a venue for exchanging experience and making new friends.
In the “Masters” group, Uzbekistan was represented by international grandmaster Muhiddin Madaminov (FIDE rating 2553), who performed with dignity. In the 9 rounds, the skilled chess player scored 6.5 points and finished 15th in the final standings. This result deserves special attention against the background of high-level competition and extremely intense matches at the tournament.
The winners of this group were:
1st place — Malek Jan (Poland) — 7.5 points
2nd place — Iniyan Pa (India) — 7.5 points
3rd place — Pavel Eljanov (Ukraine) — 7 points
The "Accession" group also stood out thanks to the success of Uzbekistan’s chess players. Member of the Uzbekistan women's national team Asal Salimova scored 7 points, taking 2nd place overall and competing on equal terms with strong rivals. The overall winners in this group were:
1st place — Darshan G. (India) — 8 points
2nd place — Asal Salimova (Uzbekistan) — 7 points
3rd place — Jean-Michel Bigonne (France) — 6.5 points
Among women, the special results were as follows:
1st place — Orazmukhamedova Makhim — 6.5 points
2nd place — Imomquzieva Nilufarkhon — 6 points
In the “Petits Zelos” group, French chess players drew attention:
1st place — Provost Eric (France) — 8 points
2nd place — Gezzali Leana (France) — 7 points
3rd place — Marazzi Yanis (France) — 7 points
Final conclusion: At the “Dole Open–2025” international tournament in France, Uzbekistan’s chess players once again demonstrated their talent and level of preparation. The achievements at the tournament open up new opportunities for our compatriots in the future. As competition in the chess world intensifies every year, such victories clearly showcase the potential and prospects of Uzbekistan’s chess school.
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