Round 3 of the 3rd UzChess Cup kicks off Tuesday in Tashkent. Abdusattorov faces Arjun while Niemann takes on Nepomniachtchi in the ten-player round-robin. The classical format, 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move, demands precision. These four carry serious rating points on the line, and early pairings often reveal tournament intentions. Nepomniachtchi, the ex-challenger, brings dangerous preparation.