How much did Nodirbek Yaqubboev earn at the chess festival in the UAE?

The Abu Dhabi Chess Festival 2024 has ended in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. 11 Uzbekistani chess players competed in the Masters group at this tournament, whose prize fund is 63,600 US dollars.

In the 8th round of the chess festival, Nodirbek Yaqubboev defeated Brazilian chess player Luis Paulo Supi (2571) in white pieces. Shamsiddin Vahidov (2643) lost points after five consecutive victories. He tied with India's Raunak Sadhwani (2653) in white pieces.

After the 8th round held yesterday, August 23, Nodirbek Yakubboev (2665) and Shamsiddin Vahidov (2643) were leading with 6.5 points. In today's decisive matches, Nodirbek Yaqubboev drew with Leon Luke Mendonka of India, and Shamsiddin Vahidov also drew with David Paravyan. Thus, after 9 rounds, 6 chess players scored the same - 7 points each. In exchange for additional coefficients, Nodirbek Yaqubboev won the championship, and Shamsiddin Vahidov won the 3rd place.

Along with winning the competition, Grandmaster Yakubboev received 30,000 US dollars, and Shamsiddin Vahidov received 8,000 US dollars.

We remind you that earlier it was reported who will defend the honor of Uzbekistan at the 45th International Chess Olympiad, which will be hosted by Budapest, the capital of Hungary. The games will be held on September 10-23.