Overview
- Vladislav Artemiev and Hans Niemann top the Open standings on 7.5/9 after Artemiev defeated Magnus Carlsen and Arjun Erigaisi.
- Carlsen sits on 7/9 alongside Alexey Sarana, 14‑year‑old Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus, and Nodirbek Abdusattorov after nine rounds.
- D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi remain one point off the lead on 6.5/9, keeping Indian hopes alive entering the final four rounds.
- In the Women’s event, defending champion Koneru Humpy caught Zhu Jiner to share first on 6.5/8.
- Following his loss to Artemiev, Carlsen was filmed shoving a camera and separately said he has had little contact with FIDE, noting his coordination was through the local organiser.