The 32nd Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival kicks off with Round 1 of its nine-round Swiss format. Dubov, Iniyan, Paravyan, and Rakhmanov battle in the opening session under classical time controls. 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move gives these players room to maneuver. The tournament runs in Abu Dhabi, attracting serious competition. Early pairings will shape the leaderboard for rounds ahead.