Haik Martirosyan is among the leaders

Three rounds remain until the end of the Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026, taking place in Italy.

After Round 6, the tournament leaders are Armenian GM Haik Martirosyan, Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi, American GM Brandon Jacobson, German GM Frederik Svane, and Uzbek IM Mukhammadzokhid Suyarov, all with 5 points.

Armenian GM Emin Ohanyan is also among the leaders with 4.5 points.

GM Mamikon Gharibyan has 4 points, while FM Sargis Manukyan has 3.5 points.

Round 7 will begin today at 17:30 Armenian time.

You can follow the games here.

We wish our chess players the best of luck in the upcoming games!