160 talented athletes from 31 countries are preparing to compete at the tournament.

Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Javohir Sindorov, Nodirbek Yokubboyev, Jakhongir Vokhidov, Shamsiddin Vokhidov, and nine other young chess players will take part in the main competitions of the tournament from Uzbekistan.

Rounds will take place from October 11 to October 21 this year. They include 9 rounds. A prize fund of $108,250 will be provided by the Organizing Committee, with $25,000 reserved for the winner, $15,000 for second place and $10,000 for third place. 

Special prizes for women, juniors, and Arabic players will also be provided.

The Qatar Masters Open, organized for the tenth time, will be attended by the world’s strongest chess players, Magnus Carlsen, Jorden van Foreest, Hikaru Nakamura, Anish Giri, Dommaraju Gukesh, and others.

T.Ruziyev, UzA