The FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 continues in Samarkand, a crucial stop on the road to qualifying for the 2026 Candidates Championship in both the Open and Women's categories.
The tournament saw youthful upsets, with 16-year-old American Abhimanyu Mishra making history by becoming the youngest player in the world to defeat current world champion Gukesh in a classic match, while 14-year-old Turkish Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus stole the show with an exceptional match that experts called "Turkish Immortal" after an impressive queen sacrifice.
In the Open category, the race to the top heated up as the trio of Alireza Firouzja, Anish Giri and Vincent Keymer caught up with the leaders, intensifying the competition for qualification tickets.
In the women's category, Russia's Kateryna Lagno continued her strong performance, with stiff competition from the likes of Assaubayeva, Vaishali and others.