The esports organization Natus Vincere (NAVI) announced the extension of its contract with Nodirbek Abdusattorov. Nodirbek will continue representing the organization in tournaments in 2027.

Abdusattorov joined NAVI in February 2025. He has competed at the Esports World Cup twice. Nodirbek finished 5th-8th in both the 2025 and 2026 editions of the EWC. Abdusattorov won the Tata Steel Masters 2026 and the Prague Chess Masters 2026 while playing for NAVI. He achieved a gold medal at the 46th Chess Olympiad.

Natus Vincere is a premier Ukrainian esports organization founded in 2009. The organization is widely known for its Counter-Strike and Dota 2 rosters. NAVI officially expanded into chess by signing Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Oleksandr Bortnyk, and Wesley So in 2025. Nodirbek is currently the only player on the organization’s chess roster.

Credit: Esports World Cup YouTube