Egyptian Grandmaster Bassem Amin was satisfied with a draw in the penultimate round of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 in Samarkand, wasting a valuable opportunity that would have increased his balance and advanced in the ranking table, as the draw came with the taste of loss after a match that was characterized by hostility and excitement, bringing his balance to only 4 points.
On the other hand, Emirati grandmaster Salem Abdulrahman continued his negative results with his third consecutive loss, which affected his position in the overall ranking of the tournament and weakened his chances of competing for advanced positions.
With the competition nearing the finish line, tomorrow's final round will be crucial for both players, as a win is imperative not only to improve the points tally, but also to maintain the international rankings and avoid a disappointing exit from the tournament.