Salem Saleh vs Awonder Liang | Battle of Minds
Salem Saleh vs Awonder Liang | Battle of Minds – Classical was a 2-player classical tournament in Sharjah, UAE, 8–11 Feb 2026. Won by Liang with 8½/12 (2635 performance). Salem (2597) was the breakout, performing at 2719 and gaining 5 rating points. Top seed Salem (2597) finished 2nd with 7½/12. Last updated .
- Dates
- Place
- Sharjah, UAE
- Format
- 12-game Match
- Time control
- 90 min + 30 sec / move
Standings
| # | Player | Rating | Pts | Perf | ± |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GMLiang, AwonderUSA | 2511 | 8½ | 2635 | −5 |
| 2 | GMSalem, A.R. SalehUAE | 2597 | 7½ | 2719 | +5 |
Results
Round 3