Nodirbek Abdusattorov
Abdusattorov wins unbeaten Prague Masters 2026; Finek claims Challengers at Prague Chess Festival
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Uzbek grandmaster Nodirbek Abdusattorov won the Masters section of the Prague International Chess Festival 2026 unbeaten with 6/9, securing his second title there and extending his FIDE Circuit 2026-27 lead by nearly 20 points. In Challengers, 16-year-old Czech Vaclav Finek took first with 6.5/9, while India's Divya Deshmukh earned third on 5 points, entering the women's world top 10.
India's Gukesh D, the 19-year-old World Chess Champion since 2024, continues to grapple with inconsistent results, culminating in a last-place finish at the Prague Masters. Meanwhile, rival Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan dominates recent events but will miss the FIDE Candidates Tournament. Argentine GM Pablo Ricardi calls this a stark paradox in the championship cycle.
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Nodirbek Abdusattorov claimed the outright lead at the Prague International Chess Festival Masters 2026 by defeating David Navara in round eight, while prior leader Jorden van Foreest fell to Aravindh Chithambaram. Hans Niemann notched his first win against David Anton amid a tough tournament. With one round left, Abdusattorov leads on 5.5/8, setting up an exciting finale on March 6.