Nodirbek Abdusattorov Climbs to Fourth in Live Chess Rankings After Prague Victory
Nodirbek Abdusattorov Climbs to Fourth in Live Chess Rankings After Prague Victory
Prague, Czech Republic – Uzbekistan’s chess prodigy, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, has made headlines this month by securing a remarkable victory at the Prague Chess Festival Masters, propelling him to fourth place in the live chess ratings. This achievement follows his earlier triumphs at the prestigious Tata Steel tournament in the Netherlands and the 2025 London Chess Classic.
At just 21 years old, Abdusattorov now boasts a classical chess live rating of 2780.3, placing him behind only three chess titans: Fabiano Caruana (2793.2) and Hikaru Nakamura (2810), both from the United States, and the legendary Magnus Carlsen of Norway, who leads with a rating of 2840. The young Uzbek player’s rise is particularly noteworthy given that his competitors are all in their 30s.
Live ratings, updated after each game in major tournaments, reflect the official ratings from FIDE, the international governing body of chess, which are revised monthly.
In the final round of the Prague tournament, Abdusattorov secured his victory with a strategic draw against American player Hans Niemann, concluding the nine-day event on March 6.
“It went very smooth. I was always in control,” Abdusattorov remarked in an interview with lichess.org. “Prague is a nice place and a lucky place for me because I won two tournaments here already.” His success has been bolstered by the support of fans from Uzbekistan who attended the event, further fueling his confidence.
Reflecting on his recent performances, Abdusattorov noted that his strong run began in London last year. “It boosts my confidence, and everything went my way since then,” he shared. “But when you are playing against absolutely top players like Magnus, Fabiano, and all other super grandmasters, you need to show consistency; you need to prove everything again and again. That’s my mindset for now.”
Looking ahead, Abdusattorov hinted at a potential return to the Prague tournament in 2028, as he considers a similar schedule to last year when he took a break after winning an earlier title.
As the chess world watches closely, Abdusattorov’s journey serves as an inspiring testament to the power of perseverance and talent in the competitive realm of chess.