SuperNationals VIII concludes in Orlando, while Superbet Chess Classic Romania features top players like Vachier-Lagrave and Caruana.

The SuperNationals VIII chess tournament wrapped up on May 11, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. This prestigious event, which combines Elementary, Middle, and High School grade levels, occurs every four years and was last held in 2017. The tournament`s return was highly anticipated after SuperNationals VII was canceled in 2021 due to COVID-19 concerns. Individual and team winners for each championship section have been announced, with all scores and standings available online.

In the ongoing Superbet Chess Classic Romania 2025, round five concluded with all draws, keeping GMs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Fabiano Caruana, and Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu at the top of the standings. The most thrilling match was between Gukesh Dommaraju and Jan-Krzysztof Duda, where Duda narrowly avoided a second consecutive loss. Round six is set for May 13, 2025.

Meanwhile, the Asian Individual Men`s Chess Championships 2025 are in progress, with round six scheduled for May 12, 2025. Notable players in this championship include GM Nodirbek Yakubboev and GM Shamsiddin Vokhidov, showcasing the depth of talent in the chess community.

SuperNationals VIII and Superbet Chess Classic Romania continue to highlight the competitive spirit of chess at all levels.

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