Top seeds are Arjun Erigaisi and Nodirbek Abdusattorov, ranked third and sixth in the June world rankings. Five other participants also have Elo ratings over 2700.
Masters
5 |
|
GM |
Erigaisi, Arjun |
35009192 |
IND |
2782 |
6 |
|
GM |
Abdusattorov, Nodirbek |
14204118 |
UZB |
2767 |
1 |
|
GM |
Praggnanandhaa, R |
25059530 |
IND |
2767 |
2 |
|
GM |
Nepomniachtchi, Ian |
4168119 |
FID |
2757 |
3 |
|
GM |
Aravindh, Chithambaram Vr. |
5072786 |
IND |
2749 |
4 |
|
GM |
Rapport, Richard |
738590 |
HUN |
2714 |
7 |
|
GM |
Sindarov, Javokhir |
14205483 |
UZB |
2710 |
10 |
|
GM |
Maghsoodloo, Parham |
12539929 |
IRI |
2691 |
9 |
|
GM |
Yakubboev, Nodirbek |
14203987 |
UZB |
2659 |
8 |
|
GM |
Vokhidov, Shamsiddin |
14204223 |
UZB |
2644 |
Following the model of the Tata Steel Tournament in Wijk aan Zee, the B-tournament - the Challengers - features a mix of seasoned veterans, rising talents, and a female player. Top seed is Vassily Ivanchuk, Gulrukhbegim Tokhirjonova, who previously represented the U.S. Chess Federation but has since returned to her native Uzbekistan, is the only female participant in the Challengers tournament.
Challengers
3 |
|
GM |
Ivanchuk, Vasyl |
14100010 |
UKR |
2634 |
5 |
|
GM |
Ma, Qun |
8603154 |
CHN |
2630 |
2 |
|
GM |
Theodorou, Nikolas |
4262875 |
GRE |
2613 |
1 |
|
GM |
Abasov, Nijat |
13402960 |
AZE |
2594 |
10 |
|
GM |
Hong, Andrew |
2099438 |
USA |
2589 |
6 |
|
GM |
Vakhidov, Jakhongir |
14201801 |
UZB |
2539 |
7 |
|
GM |
Madaminov, Mukhiddin |
14210703 |
UZB |
2536 |
4 |
|
GM |
Sivuk, Vitaly |
14116502 |
SWE |
2522 |
8 |
|
IM |
Suyarov, Mukhammadzokhid |
14210495 |
UZB |
2490 |
9 |
|
IM |
Tokhirjonova, Gulrukhbegim |
14203626 |
UZB |
2370 |
The C-tournament, known as Futures, isn’t limited to young talents. A few older grandmasters—perhaps still capable of a second spring—also have the opportunity to prove themselves. The top seed is 27-year-old Alan Pichot, while the second seed is 40-year-old Evgeny Alekseev, originally from Russia and now representing Israel. A frequent participant in the Russian Championship, Alekseev won the title in 2006.
Futures
3 |
|
GM |
Pichot, Alan |
110973 |
ESP |
2588 |
4 |
|
GM |
Alekseev, Evgeny |
4138147 |
ISR |
2520 |
1 |
|
GM |
Atabayev, Saparmyrat |
14000571 |
TKM |
2517 |
9 |
|
GM |
Ruck, Robert |
705713 |
HUN |
2515 |
5 |
|
GM |
Sychev, Klementy |
4114060 |
FID |
2513 |
6 |
|
GM |
Abdisalimov, Abdimalik |
14206323 |
UZB |
2490 |
2 |
|
GM |
Chatalbashev, Boris |
2900440 |
DEN |
2489 |
10 |
|
GM |
Nigmatov, Ortik |
14202131 |
UZB |
2474 |
7 |
|
IM |
Begmuratov, Khumoyun |
14210207 |
UZB |
2470 |
8 |
|
IM |
Saydaliev, Saidakbar |
14203693 |
UZB |
2450 |
Schedule
All times are local. CEST = minus 3 hours
Round |
Date |
Time |
1 |
19.06.2025 |
14:30 |
2 |
20.06.2025 |
14:00 |
3 |
21.06.2025 |
14:00 |
4 |
22.06.2025 |
14:00 |
5 |
23.06.2025 |
14:00 |
6 |
24.06.2025 |
14:00 |
7 |
25.06.2025 |
14:00 |
8 |
26.06.2025 |
14:00 |
9 |
27.06.2025 |
11:00 |
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