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Hikaru: "Niemann frequently tries to play for the win from worse positions..."

Hikaru: "Niemann frequently tries to play for the win from worse positions..."

07.08 16:29

Nepo: “Abdusattorov maneuvers with Knights against me for the 10th time! I see no point in this…”

Nepo: “Abdusattorov maneuvers with Knights against me for the 10th time! I see no point in this…”

06.18 18:48

"Madaminov started playing chess at 10... I was already a GM by then!" — Sindarov on His Second

"Madaminov started playing chess at 10... I was already a GM by then!" — Sindarov on His Second

06.16 16:32

“I cannot use preparations for Javokhir!” — Sindarov's Second Madaminov on Winning UzChess Cup

“I cannot use preparations for Javokhir!” — Sindarov's Second Madaminov on Winning UzChess Cup

06.15 18:34

Niemann: "The tournament didn't go my way... But I ate some Uzbek Pilaf!"

Niemann: "The tournament didn't go my way... But I ate some Uzbek Pilaf!"

06.15 17:36

“A return for our game in Belgrade... There is some balance in the universe” — Nepo On Defeating Niemann

“A return for our game in Belgrade... There is some balance in the universe” — Nepo On Defeating Niemann

06.15 15:28

Sindarov’s Second Madaminov Wins UzChess Cup 2026 and Becomes 2600+

Sindarov’s Second Madaminov Wins UzChess Cup 2026 and Becomes 2600+

06.15 13:50

“Hans probably will post some angry tweets... Nepo crushed and blew him off the board!” — Hikaru on Niemann’s Loss to Nepo

“Hans probably will post some angry tweets... Nepo crushed and blew him off the board!” — Hikaru on Niemann’s Loss to Nepo

06.14 19:50

UzChess Cup Day 8: Nepo Defeats Niemann

UzChess Cup Day 8: Nepo Defeats Niemann

06.14 18:30

UzChess Cup Day 7: Madaminov and Vokhidov Continue to Lead

UzChess Cup Day 7: Madaminov and Vokhidov Continue to Lead

06.13 15:53

UzChess Cup Day 6: Underdog Madaminov Joins The Lead Back

UzChess Cup Day 6: Underdog Madaminov Joins The Lead Back

06.12 15:46

UzChess Cup Day 5: Vokhidov Defeats Nepo and Takes the Lead

UzChess Cup Day 5: Vokhidov Defeats Nepo and Takes the Lead

06.11 14:46

UzChess Cup Day 4: Nepo Blunders a Chance to Defeat Abdusattorov

UzChess Cup Day 4: Nepo Blunders a Chance to Defeat Abdusattorov

06.10 16:10

UzChess Cup Day 3: Erigaisi and Abdusattorov Join The Lead

UzChess Cup Day 3: Erigaisi and Abdusattorov Join The Lead

06.09 14:38

UzChess Cup Day 2: Underdog Madaminov Takes the Lead

UzChess Cup Day 2: Underdog Madaminov Takes the Lead

06.08 17:24

Nepo: "Hans needs to learn how to behave. He's not a teenager anymore!"

Nepo: "Hans needs to learn how to behave. He's not a teenager anymore!"

06.08 16:37

“The fighters are too tired…” — Wesley on Hans and Nepo Losing Their First Games

“The fighters are too tired…” — Wesley on Hans and Nepo Losing Their First Games

06.08 16:17

Niemann: “You’ll see the level of my prophecies at this Tiebreak…”

Niemann: “You’ll see the level of my prophecies at this Tiebreak…”

06.08 14:52

“The tournament must be decided at the chessboard!” — Niemann Pushed a Regulation Change at UzChess Cup

“The tournament must be decided at the chessboard!” — Niemann Pushed a Regulation Change at UzChess Cup

06.07 18:46

UzChess Cup Day 1: Nepo and Hans Lose Their First Games

UzChess Cup Day 1: Nepo and Hans Lose Their First Games

06.07 17:26

Sindarov Withdraws From Uzchess Cup 2026

Sindarov Withdraws From Uzchess Cup 2026

06.05 15:45