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Chess tournament with huge prize fund to be held in Tashkent

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Chess tournament with huge prize fund to be held in Tashkent
The city of Tashkent is once again on the verge of becoming the center of attention of the world chess community. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

From June 6 to 16 of this year, the traditional international UzChess Cup tournament will be held in our capital for the third time. This prestigious competition is significant in that it brings together in one circle the world's strongest grandmasters, as well as young talents with bright futures.

The total prize fund of the tournament will amount to 121,500 US dollars, which testifies to how high its authority is not only in the region but also on the international scale. The organizers of the competition are opening doors of unique opportunities for participants.

In particular, the chess player who wins first place in each group will earn the right to participate in an even more prestigious version of the tournament to be held next year. The tournament will be organized in the Masters, Challengers, Futures and Open groups.

Such a format creates favorable conditions for competition and experience exchange between seasoned masters and young chess players just stepping onto the big stage. At the moment, the list of confirmed stars participating in the competition is generating great excitement among chess enthusiasts.

Such grandmasters, occupying high positions in the world rankings, as Ian Nepomniachtchi, our compatriot Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Indians Arjun Erigaisi and Vidit Gujrathi will play in the tournament. Also, such skilled chess players as Javokhir Sindarov, Hans Niemann, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Nodirbek Yakubboev, Shamsiddin Vokhidov, and Nicolas Theodorou will compete for victory.

To summarize, this tournament will become not just a sports competition, but a true celebration of intellect and strategy hosted by Tashkent. According to One.uz, these battles of will, taking place in our capital, will undoubtedly once again showcase to the world the potential of the Uzbek chess school.

All fans are eagerly awaiting these exciting moments.

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