Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Today, grandmasters will hold meetings within the 9th round.

The leader of the Masters group Nodirbek Abdusattorov (2713) will compete with one of the favorites of the tournament German Vincent Keimer (2696). Javokhir Sindorov (2654), who is fourth in the Challenger group, will face American Abhimanyu Mishra (2559).

Masters, round 9: Vincent Keimer (Germany) (white) - Nodirbek Abdusattorov (black)

"Challenger", 9th round: Javokhir Sindorov (white) - Abhimanyu Mishra (USA) (black).