FIDE Circuit
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.
Grandmaster Mikhail Antipov won the 2026 Saint Louis Masters with 7.5/9, claiming the $25,000 top prize. He overtook early leader Fabiano Caruana in the final round by beating Andy Woodward, while Caruana drew Francesco Sonis. Young players shone with several norms in the nine-round Swiss event.
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Grandmasters Fabiano Caruana, Lorenzo Lodici, and Vasif Durarbayli share the lead with 3.5 points each after four rounds of the 2026 Saint Louis Masters. The nine-round Swiss tournament at the Saint Louis Chess Club features 70 players, including 37 grandmasters, and serves as part of the 2026-27 FIDE Circuit toward the 2028 Candidates. Nine players trail by half a point, keeping the event competitive.