Firouzja and Fedoseev lead the Superbet Poland Blitz, while Yakubboev and Omonova win Uzbekistan titles.

GM Alireza Firouzja showcased his exceptional skills at the 2025 Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland, defeating GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu to tie with GM Vladimir Fedoseev for the lead after Day 2. Both players have amassed 4/6 points in the rapid games, setting the stage for an intense competition as the tournament progresses.

In a remarkable display, GM Aravindh Chithambaram climbed to third place following a brilliant victory over the legendary GM Veselin Topalov. Meanwhile, GMs Levon Aronian and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave also saw their standings improve, adding to the competitive atmosphere of the event.

At the NSK BLIC tournament, FM Dejan Omorjan, FM Milan S Popovic, and FM Ratko Bulajic led the initial rankings, demonstrating the depth of talent present. Additionally, GM Radoslav Dimitrov triumphed in the Mikis Theodorakis Chess 2025, finishing ahead of GMs Vladimir Hamitevici and Stelios Halkias.

The 2025 Uzbekistan Championship concluded with Nodirbek Yakubboev and Umida Omonova claiming the men`s and women`s titles, respectively. The Iranian Men Chess Championship Festival, running from April 25 to May 2, saw Seyed Ali Ebadi and Pedram Rahmani tied at 4.5/6 after six rounds, showcasing the competitive spirit of chess in the region.

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