Yakubboev edges Abdusattorov on tiebreak criteria to win UzChess Cup
Nodirbek Yakubboev was declared winner of the UzChess Cup after scoring a draw from a position of strength against Yu Yangyi in Friday’s final round. Yakubboev collected as many points as his higher-rated compatriot Nodirbek Abdusattorov, but obtained a better tiebreak score. Yu and Alexey Sarana finished a half point behind. The strong round-robin in Tashkent saw Parham Maghsoodloo, Alexander Grischuk and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov ending the event in the bottom three places. | Photos: Official website