Nodirbek Yakubboyev became the champion in the chess tournament

Uzbek grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboyev won the Prague International Chess Festival international tournament held in Prague.

He participated in the "Challengers" group without any defeats, scoring 7 points in 9 rounds and became the champion of the competition. In the final match, he defeated Danish chess player Jonas Bjerre.

Additionally, this success also granted him a spot to participate in the "Masters" group in 2026.