27 June 2023

Maxim Matlakov Placed Second at Aktobe Open Classic 2023

The winner is Bardiya Daneshvar.

Photo: Kazakhstan Chess Federation
Photo: Kazakhstan Chess Federation


The Vladimir Dvorkovich Memorial - Aktobe Open Classic 2023 has finished in Kazakhstan. Almost 100 players participated in the 9-round Swiss event. 

Having scored 7.5 points, the Iranian grandmaster Bardiya Daneshvar became the winner of the tournament. Maxim Matlakov and Timur Gareyev (USA) are half a point behind him; the Russian player took second place thanks to his superior tie-break. 

Final standings

Our congratulations to Maxim Matlakov on his successful performance in the tournament!