Agzamov Memorial Kicks Off with Upsets and Strong Performances

The 19th Agzamov Memorial chess tournament is currently underway in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, drawing participation from over 300 players across two distinct rating categories. The early stages of the event have already provided exciting drama, with top grandmasters such as Haik Martirosyan, Pouya Idani, and S.L. Narayanan demonstrating their prowess by achieving perfect scores. However, the initial rounds have also been marked by several notable upsets, as lower-seeded competitors have impressively joined the leading group. This prestigious tournament continues a long-standing tradition, held annually in honor of Uzbekistan’s first grandmaster, Georgiy Agzamov.