Nodirbek Abdusattorov started this competition with great intensity!

Uzbek grandmaster started with a glorious start at the “Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Paris”!

In the capital of France, Paris, our compatriot Nodirbek Abdusattorov is demonstrating true skill at the world’s most innovative and prestigious chess tournament — the “2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Paris”!

The tournament is being held in the popular “Chess 960” format, where the pieces are arranged differently each time. In this format, talent, quick thinking, and strategy undergo a true test of skill. And in such a field, Nodirbek is proving that he is no less than the big names!

The chess stars in front of him have led to victories!

12 of the world’s strongest chess masters from 8 countries have been invited to this tournament taking place in Paris. The total prize pool is $750,000. That means, each point is worth its weight in gold!

Nodirbek recorded the following results in the 6 rounds played:

? Round 1: Kaymer Vincent (Germany, 2718) — Victory;
? Round 2: Caruana Fabiano (USA, 2776) — Victory;
? Round 3: Richard Rapport (Hungary, 2722) — Victory;
? Round 4: Ian Nepomniachtchi (Russia, 2757) — Draw;
? Round 5: Maxim Vachier-Lagrave (France, 2722) — Draw;
? Round 6: Santosh Vidit (India, 2720) — Victory.

The race is intense: Abdusattorov and Carlsen are neck and neck!

After 6 rounds, the standings look like this:

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Abdusattorov and Carlsen are leading the pack like king and knight! Their clash could undoubtedly turn into the most eagerly awaited duel of the tournament.

The matches of the second day of the competition will take place today, April 8. In it, Nodirbek Abdusattorov will compete against chess players such as Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, Gukesh Dommaraju, Rameshbabu Pragnanandha, and Arjun Erigaisi.

Chess lives within us!

Behind each of Nodirbek’s moves lies not only his hard work but also the trust of the entire Uzbekistan. His victories in Paris are resonating not only on the chessboard but also in the hearts.

A question for Zamin.uz fans:
Can Nodirbek leave Carlsen behind? Will this tournament bring him a new championship?