Tashkent hosted the 5th round of the International Rustam Kasimjanov Cup with a prize fund of $50 thousand.

The matches of the remaining rounds will take place today, July 9.

Following the results of the 5th round, Javokhir Sindorov continues his victorious march. He leads the standings with 4 points, having recorded 3 wins and 2 draws in 5 games.

Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Rustam Kasimjanov are following him with 3.5 points.

Rustam Kasimjanov, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Javokhir Sindorov, Nodirbek Yoqubboyev, Shamsiddin Vokhidov, Jakhongir Vokhidov, Richard Rapport from Hungary, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov from Azerbaijan, Alexander Grischuk from Russia, and Parham Maghsoodloo from Iran are among famous chess players who occupy worthy places in the FIDE rating.

T.Ruziyev, UzA