GM Shamsiddin Vokhidov secured victory over GM Mahammad Muradli in the second round of the KazChess Masters Almaty 2026. Playing black on board 4, Vokhidov brought down his higher-rated opponent after a lengthy classical contest that extended to 42 moves.

The opening unfolded as the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense, Vienna Variation. The game provided a test of both players' preparation and technique in one of chess's most established battlegrounds.