The winner of the tournament earns the right to play in a match for the World Chess Championship.
§ 01 · 8 players
2792 Performance
Dutch chess's perennial contender, valued for creative opening ideas, rapid adaptation, and razor-sharp theoretical preparation.
2836 Performance
A young Uzbek grandmaster with sharp opening confidence and a direct, resourceful approach to dynamic positions.
2757 Performance
A principled calculator with world-championship match experience, known for deep opening preparation and clean technical pressure.
§ 02 · Round timeline
§ · Player lens
2749 Performance
One of China's brightest stars, blending fearless complications, sharp calculation, and initiative that keeps elite opponents under pressure.
§ · Games · 2–10–2 · 8 with highlights
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