Uzchess Cup 2026 – participants and information
The 3rd UzChess Cup 2026 Masters section features a powerful 10-player round-robin lineup in Tashkent from June 7–15. Headlined by world-class talent, the field mixes top Uzbek stars with elite international grandmasters. Leading the rating list is Nodirbek Abdusattorov (2780), followed closely by Arjun Erigaisi (2751), Javokhir Sindarov (2745), Ian Nepomniachtchi (2729), and Hans Moke Niemann (2728). The home contingent also includes strong locals Nodirbek Yakubboev (2689) and Shamsiddin Vokhidov (2641), while other notable participants are Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2715), Santosh Gujrathi Vidit (2708), and Nikolas Theodorou (2635).
Last year’s UzChess Cup Masters had an extensive coverage on Chessdom.com, this year we will also be providing live games and timely updates.
Uzchess Cup 2026 participants by Rating
- Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB, 2780)
- Arjun Erigaisi (IND, 2751)
- Javokhir Sindarov (UZB, 2745)
- Ian Nepomniachtchi (RUS, 2729)
- Hans Moke Niemann (USA, 2728)
- Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (AZE, 2715)
- Santosh Gujrathi Vidit (IND, 2708)
- Nodirbek Yakubboev (UZB, 2689)
- Shamsiddin Vokhidov (UZB, 2641)
- Nikolas Theodorou (GRE, 2635)