Aleksey Grebnev wins Oskenem Masters

Two-time Under-18 World Champion Aleksey Grebnev won the strong Oskemen Masters in eastern Kazakhstan. After an impressive win in the last round, in which he showed his endgame skills, Grebnev shared first with top seed Richard Rapport. Both had 7.0/9, but Grebnev had the better tiebreak and won the tournament. | Photo: Aleksey Grebnev at the Dubai Open in June 2025 – which he also won. | Photo: Dubai Chess & Culture Club