Prague International
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.
US grandmaster Fabiano Caruana has backed world champion D Gukesh's view that cheating concerns in chess are often exaggerated. Speaking on his podcast, Caruana distinguished between online and over-the-board cheating, noting he has never witnessed the latter in his tournaments. Gukesh made similar remarks ahead of the Prague International festival.
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The Prague International Chess Festival 2026 is underway, featuring elite players in the Masters, Challengers, and Futures sections. World Champion Gukesh D leads the Masters group against strong opponents. Fans can follow the action live on multiple online platforms.