by After eight combat rounds, Nodirbek Abdusattorov has won the Prague Masters 2024 competition. The 19-year-old Uzbekistan GM secured victory with a round to spare today while moving to world number four in the live ratings, surpassing World Champion Ding Liren.
- GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB) defeated Parham Maghsoodloo (IRI) in Round 8 to win 6th Prague International Chess Festival 2024 Masters.
- Entering the final 9th round, Abdusattorov leads the trio of Nguyen, Maghsoodloo, and Praggnanandhaa by one and a half points with a 6/8 score.
- IM Ediz Gurel (TUR) became the latest Grandmaster of Turkey in Prague Masters 2024 after his draw with GM Erwin L’ami (NED).
Prague Masters Round 8 Results
| # | S. No. | Rating | Player Name | Result | Player Name | Rating |
| 1 | 10 | 2667 | Navara David | ½ – ½ | Nguyen Thai Dai Van | 2630 |
| 2 | 1 | 2747 | Vidit Santosh Gujrathi | ½ – ½ | Rapport Richard | 2717 |
| 3 | 2 | 2744 | Abdusattorov Nodirbek | 1 – 0 | Maghsoodloo Parham | 2715 |
| 4 | 3 | 2743 | Gukesh D | 1 – 0 | Keymer Vincent | 2738 |
| 5 | 4 | 2660 | Bartel Mateusz | ½ – ½ | Praggnanandhaa R | 2747 |
Standings after Round 8 Prague Masters 2024
| Current Rank | S. No | Title | Player Name | Country | Elo Rtg | Current Pts. |
| 1 | 2 | GM | Abdusattorov Nodirbek | UZB | 2744 | 6 |
| 2 | 9 | GM | Nguyen Thai Dai Van | CZE | 2630 | 4,5 |
| 3 | 7 | GM | Maghsoodloo Parham | IRI | 2715 | 4,5 |
| 4 | 5 | GM | Praggnanandhaa R | IND | 2747 | 4,5 |
| 5 | 10 | GM | Navara David | CZE | 2667 | 4 |
| 6 | 8 | GM | Rapport Richard | ROU | 2717 | 4 |
| 7 | 3 | GM | Gukesh D | IND | 2743 | 4 |
| 8 | 4 | GM | Bartel Mateusz | POL | 2660 | 3 |
| 9 | 6 | GM | Keymer Vincent | GER | 2738 | 3 |
| 10 | 1 | GM | Vidit Santosh Gujrathi | IND | 2747 | 2,5 |
