Nodirbek Abdusattorov, the leader at the XTX Markets London Chess Classic 2025, beat Luke McShane from England in the seventh round.

After this victory, Uzbekistan’s chess player, who scored 6.5 points, beat his closest pursuer, Alireza Firouzja from France, by 2 points and became the sole leader of the tournament.

Today, December 3, is a rest day according to the competition rules.

On December 4, in the eighth round, Uzbekistan’s experienced chess player will compete with Alireza Firouzja.

The tournament, with a prize fund of 50,000 pounds, will run until December 5.