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- 16 ءساۋ. 2026 04:30
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Kazakh Chess Star Bibisara Assaubayeva Secures Silver at World Championship
Kazakhstan's chess prodigy، Bibisara Assaubayeva، has clinched a silver medal at a significant world tournament held on the island of Cyprus. This achievement marks another milestone for the young athlete on the international stage.
Decisive Final Round
The fate of the tournament was sealed in the 14th and final round on April 15th. Assaubayeva played a draw in her last game against India's Divya Deshmukh، accumulating a total of 8 points. This crucial result secured her second-place finish.
Indian Dominance in the Tournament
The gold medal went to Indian chess player Vaishali Rameshbabu، who defeated Russia's Kateryna Lagno in her final match. With this victory، Rameshbabu has earned a spot to challenge for the World Champion title against China's Ju Wenjun.
Reigning World Champion
Ju Wenjun has held the title of World Champion since 2018. In April 2025، she successfully defended her championship by defeating her compatriot Tan Zhongyi.
Assaubayeva's Career Highlights
Bibisara Assaubayeva is a three-time World Blitz Chess Champion. Her most recent major victory was at the end of 2025، which paved the way for her participation in this season's main event.
This information was reported by Infohub.kz.