🏆 Praggnanandhaa Wins the UzChess Cup 2025! | Chess Visionaries

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Praggnanandhaa Wins UzChess Cup 2025 in Uzbekistan | Top Grandmasters Battle It Out

♟️ The Battle of Titans in Uzbekistan!

The UzChess Cup 2025 delivered one of the most thrilling classical chess tournaments of the year, held from June 19–27 in Uzbekistan. With a $105,000 prize pool, this 10-player round-robin event featured some of the strongest chess grandmasters in the world.

The prestigious classical chess tournament witnessed an intense clash of generations and playing styles, drawing attention from global chess enthusiasts.

🔥 Star-Studded Line-Up

The tournament was stacked with elite players:

  • GM Praggnanandhaa R (India)
  • GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (Russia)
  • GM Arjun Erigaisi (India)
  • GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov (Uzbekistan)
  • GM Richard Rapport (Romania)
  • GM Parham Maghsoodloo (Iran)
  • GM Javokhir Sindarov (Uzbekistan)
  • GM Nodirbek Yakubboev (Uzbekistan)
  • GM Aravindh Chithambaram (India)
  • GM Shamsiddin Vokhidov (Uzbekistan)

These top grandmasters battled it out under a time control of 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes for the rest, with a 30-second increment from move one.

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🥇 Final Standings – A Nail-Biting Finish

After nine days of gripping chess and two thrilling tiebreaks, the final podium looked like this:

  • 1st Place: 🥇 GM Praggnanandhaa R – 3.5 Points
  • 2nd Place: 🥈 GM Javokhir Sindarov – 3 Points
  • 3rd Place: 🥉 GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov – 2.5 Points

Pragg’s consistency, endgame precision, and fearless aggression against the best in the world earned him the crown. A truly world-class performance from one of India’s finest!

🎯 Why the UzChess Cup Matters

  • Showcases the next generation of chess champions
  • Offers top-tier classical chess games for analysis and learning
  • Strengthens global chess diplomacy between India, Uzbekistan, and Europe
  • Features rising stars and seasoned gladiators alike

This tournament has become a beacon for classical chess and a celebration of the game’s rich legacy in Central Asia.

💡 Final Thoughts by Chess Visionaries

At Chess Visionaries, we celebrate not just victories—but the vision, strategy, and resilience that define a true champion. The UzChess Cup 2025 exemplifies why chess is the ultimate sport of the mind.

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