UzChess Cup: Madaminov on 2/2 as all five games end decisively on Monday

The UzChess Cup saw all five games end decisively in Monday’s second round, leaving Mukhiddin Madaminov (pictured, left) as the sole leader on 2/2. The lowest-rated player in the field followed his upset win over Ian Nepomniachtchi by beating Nikolas Theodorou. Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Arjun Erigaisi also scored wins, while Nepomniachtchi and Hans Niemann recovered from their opening-round defeats. | Photo: Official website