In a recent announcement by FIDE ahead of the upcoming World Rapid and Blitz Championship in Samarkand, Uzbekistan celebrates the inclusion of two of its chess prodigies in the prestigious top 10 grandmasters ranking, International Chess Federation reports.
Nodirbek Abdusattorov secures the 8th position with an impressive 54.63 points, showcasing his exceptional skills on the global chess stage. Following closely behind, Javokhir Sindorov claims the 10th spot with 46.25 points, further solidifying Uzbekistan's presence among the world's elite chess players.
The current top 10 rankings, as disclosed by FIDE, are as follows:
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The ancient city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan is gearing up to host the 2023 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships from December 26 to 30. This global chess tournament will bring together top players from around the world to compete for the titles of World Rapid and Blitz Champions in both Open and Women's categories.
Samarkand, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities globally and historically linked to the Silk Road, holds special significance for chess. It's where archaeologists unearthed some of the earliest known chess pieces in 1977, dating back to the 6th to 8th centuries AD.
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