KazChess Masters Almaty 2026

Board 1IMSmirnov, M.1
GMMakhnev, D.0
Board 1 White GMMakhnev, D. vs Black IMSmirnov, M. 0-1
Board 2GMMamedov, E.½
IMNurman, A.½
Board 2 White IMNurman, A. vs Black GMMamedov, E. ½-½
Board 3GMVokhidov, S.0
IMNurgaliyev, S.1
Board 3 White IMNurgaliyev, S. vs Black GMVokhidov, S. 1-0
Board 4GMLazavik, D.½
GMHakobyan, A.½
Board 4 White GMHakobyan, A. vs Black GMLazavik, D. ½-½
Board 5GMDubov, D.½
GMMuradli, M.½
Board 5 White GMMuradli, M. vs Black GMDubov, D. ½-½

Round 9 in brief

  • White wins 1
  • Black wins 1
  • Draws 3

Biggest upset: Mark Smirnov (2439) beat Denis Makhnev (2581), 142 rating points higher.

Standings leader: Denis Lazavik, 6½ points.

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