The President’s Cup, with a prize fund of $75 thousand, has kicked off at the International Chess Academy.

Chess players rated 2250 and above will play in Group A, and those rated 2249 and below will play in Group B.

In the first round, Nodirbek Abdusattorov (2777) won a landslide victory over Panda Sambit (2380). Javokhir Sindorov defeated Ekaterina Goltseva. In addition, Nodirbek Yoqubboyev, Ulugbek Tillayev, Mukhiddin Madaminov, Ortiq Nigmatov, and Olmos Rahmatillayev are recognized as the best. Afruza Khamdamova, Toir Vokhidov, Akbarali Abduhakimov, and Shamsiddin Vokhidov played a draw.

The championships will run until November 30.

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Photos by Muhammad Amin, UzA