WR Chess announced the team rosters for the USA vs Uzbekistan match, Rapid & Blitz Miami 2026. The event will take place at Faena Miami Beach, Florida, USA, from July 26 to 28.

USA roster:

  • 🇺🇸 Fabiano Caruana
  • 🇺🇸 Hikaru Nakamura
  • 🇺🇸 Wesley So
  • 🇺🇸 Levon Aronian
  • 🇺🇸 Leinier Dominguez (reserve)

Uzbekistan roster:

  • 🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov
  • 🇺🇿 Nodirbek Abdusattorov
  • 🇺🇿 Nodirbek Yakubboev
  • 🇺🇿 Shamsiddin Vokhidov
  • 🇺🇿 Mukhiddin Madaminov (reserve)

The event will take place in two stages. 4-Round Rapid and 8-Round Blitz stages will feature a 15+10 and 3+2 time controls respectively. In case of a tie, the winning team will be determined by Tiebreaks.

WR Chess Rapid & Blitz Miami 2026 is a team showmatch organized by WR Chess. The event is held for the first time and is a FIDE-rated tournament. The prize fund has not been announced at the time of publication.

Credit: Michal Walusza / FIDE