The World Cup 2025, which chess fans are eagerly awaiting, officially kicks off: the tournament kicks off on October 31st in Goa, India. The tournament structure - 206 participants, knockout system; high-ranking chess players enter the competition from the 1/64 stage. The rule of tiebreaks is observed, and no mistake is excused in every duel.
Chess players representing Uzbekistan and their starting pairs:
- Nodirbek Abdusattorov - 1/64th stage. Opponent: Diego Flores - winner of the Denis Makhnev pair.
- Javokhir Sindarov - 1/64th stage. Opponent: winner of the pair Nikita Petrov - Kirk Gazarian.
- Nodirbek Yakubboev - 1/64th stage. Opponent: winner of the Niklas Huschenbet - Bilel Bellaxeni pair.
- Mukhammadzohid Suyarov - 1/128th stage. Opponent: Participant of the Candidates Tournament 2024 Nijat Abasov.
- Shamsiddin Vohidov - from stage 1/128. Opponent: Jaloliddin Ilhomi.
In short, our highest-ranked trio - Abdusattorov, Sindarov, and Yakubboyev - will play as observers in the first round and face opponents who were eliminated in 1/64 of the round. Suyarov immediately started with a big test - the game against Abasov. A fierce duel awaits Vokhidov.
In the famous marathon in Goa, every point is worth gold. Ahead are intense games, beautiful combinations, and mastery demonstrations that will bring joy to our fans. Good luck to our team!
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