GM Nodirbek Yakubboev Wins 30th Abu Dhabi Masters

GM Nodirbek Yakubboev of Uzkbekistan (holding trophy) won the 30th Abu Dhabi Masters held 15-24 August 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, earning the top prize of US$30,000. Yakubboev finished with 7 points and the best tie break among a six tied players as shown below. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and to download games.

In above photo are, from left, FIDE Deputy Chair Dana Reizniece-Ozola, Abu Dhabi Sports Council Representative Abdulrahim Alzarouni, Champion Yakubboev, Abu Dhabi Chess Club Chairman Husain Khoury, Abu Dhabi Chess Club Vice President Aref Al Khoury and UAE Chess Federation General Secretary Abdulkareem Al Marzouqi.

Organizers and winners of the 30th Abu Dhabi Chess Festival gather for posterity.