11/28/2025 – Three decisive games in round two of the London Chess Classic saw Alireza Firouzja, Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Nikolas Theodorou move into the shared lead. Abdusattorov's extensive preparation, Firouzja's tactical win over Luke McShane and Theodorou's controlled performance against defending champion Gawain Maroroa Jones offered contrasting paths to victory at Arsenal Football Club's stadium. | Photo: XTX Markets

9/10/2025 – Parham Maghsoodloo kept his lead at the FIDE Grand Swiss, drawing with Arjun Erigaisi to stay half a point clear on 5/6 going into the rest day. Nihal Sarin defeated Szymon Gumularz, while Anish Giri overcame Marc'Andria Maurizzi to join the five-player pack of pursuers. Reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju suffered a second consecutive defeat, this time against Nikolas Theodorou (pictured). In the women's section, Vaishali Rameshbabu and Kateryna Lagno both won to remain tied at the top. | Photo: FIDE / Michal Walusza

6/27/2025 – Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu won the second edition of the UzChess Cup after defeating Nodirbek Abdusattorov on demand in the final round of classical chess and prevailing in a three-player blitz tiebreaker. The 19-year-old Indian grandmaster, who also beat Arjun Erigaisi in round eight, secured the title ahead of Abdusattorov and Javokhir Sindarov. This marks Pragg's third super-tournament win of the year, all decided in tiebreaks, and moves him to fourth in the live world rankings and first among Indian players. | Photo: UzChess

5/16/2024 – Nikolas Theodorou scored the biggest upset of the second round at the Sharjah Masters, as he defeated top seed Arjun Erigaisi with ease after the latter misjudged his opponent’s attack. Theodorou is one of eight players tied for first place with 2/2 points. Also in the leading group is Hans Niemann, who obtained an eye-catching, attacking victory over Jakhongir Vakhidov. | Photo: Aditya Sur Roy