The Rapid part of the Naroditsky Memorial 2026 has concluded. Javokhir Sindarov and Aravindh Chithambaram scored 6 points each in the Swiss and advanced to the Tiebreak. Sindarov defeated Aravindh 2-0 and won the Rapid part.

The Rapid final standings are:

Place Player Score Prize
1. 🇺🇿 GM Javokhir Sindarov 8 $3,500
2. 🇮🇳 GM Aravindh Chithambaram 6 $2,500
3. 🇺🇸 GM Andy Woodward 5.5 $2,000
4. 🇺🇸 GM Ray Robson 5.5 $1,500
5. 🇺🇦 GM Ruslan Ponomariov 5.5 $1,300
6. 🇺🇸 GM Andrew Z Hong 5.5 $1,300
7. 🇦🇿 GM Aydin Suleymanli 5 $1,000

The Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz 2026 is an international festival created to honor the life and legacy of Daniel Naroditsky. The event is organized by Charlotte Chess Center Foundation and takes place for the first time. The Blitz part of the event will take place on July 4.

Credit: Charlotte Chess Center Instagram