The FIDE World University Team Championship kicks off in Almaty with Pool A's opening round. Chopra faces Nesterov in the first board, while Gazik, Makarian, and Sonis round out the lineup across the remaining tables. Four teams battle in a round-robin format with 45 minutes plus 30 seconds per move. The pace gives players room to calculate, but mistakes still punish hard at this level. Lichess streams the action live starting Tuesday morning. Watch for opening preparation to dominate early matchups.