Uzbekistan Continues to Rise: Two Uzbek Players Reach the Quarterfinals of the FIDE World Cup 2025

Uzbekistan is truly becoming one of the strongest chess nations in the world, and every year they keep proving it. We all know about the big names like Nodirbek Abdusattarov, who we constantly see in elite tournaments. But today Uzbekistan shocked the chess world again — two Uzbek players advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Goa, India. That is a massive achievement for any country, and especially impressive considering how young and ambitious Uzbekistan’s team is.

This is not something that happened overnight. Uzbekistan has been building one of the most promising chess cultures in the world. Their success at the 2022 Chess Olympiad already showed everyone that they are a serious force. Not to forget their amazing run in team events and how confidently their juniors enter top tournaments — they simply show no fear.

Right now, the Uzbekistan Chess Federation has an incredible lineup:

1. Two players over 2700: Nodirbek Abdusattarov and Javokhir Sindarov
2. Three players rated between 2600–2700: Nodirbek Yakubboev, Rustam Kasimdzhanov, Shamsiddin Vokhidov

This alone says a lot about the future. Five top-level players, all hungry, all improving, and all under one federation — that’s how a chess powerhouse is built.

And today’s result at the FIDE World Cup 2025 is another big step. Having two players in the quarterfinals at such a prestigious, pressure-filled event shows that Uzbekistan is not just “on the rise” anymore — they are already here, competing shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s best.

This really proves that Uzbekistan will only achieve more success in the coming years. With their young talents, strong coaching culture, and fearless attitude, it feels like we’re just witnessing the beginning of something even bigger.

Uzbekistan is becoming one of the main homes of future world-class chess. And honestly — it’s exciting to watch.

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