From 17 to 22 March, the Ashgabat Specialized Chess and Checkers School hosted the qualifying tournament for the first-ever U16 Chess Olympiad among Turkic nations for boys and girls. The competition brought together 49 young chess players from various regions of the country. Notably, children from younger categories (U12 and U14) successfully fought their way into the U16 … [Read more...]
Turkmen Female Chess Players Perform Successfully at the IV International Tournament in Bukhara
From 9 to 15 March 2026, the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, hosted the IV International Women's Chess Tournament, bringing together participants from nine countries. The competitions were held under the Swiss system in three groups: The time control was 60 minutes per game with an increment of 30 seconds per move. The tournament featured chess players from Austria, … [Read more...]
Turkmen Chess Players Shine at the “Russian Chess Crown” Festival: Success for the Women’s National Team and Rating Growth for the Squad
The international chess festival "Russian Chess Crown," organized by the Chess Federation of the Moscow Region from 17 to 28 February 2026, has concluded in the Moscow region. This prestigious tournament confirmed its high status by bringing together approximately 500 participants from more than 20 countries. The Turkmenistan team participated by special invitation from Sergey … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Chess Champions Crowned: Higher League Results
On February 11, the Higher League of the Turkmenistan Chess Championship concluded in Ashgabat. The tournament followed a double round-robin format in both Open and Women's categories, featuring the country's strongest players. Based on the final results, the champions and medalists are as follows: Women's Category: RankNameRatingScoreBackground1st PlaceLala … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Chess Championship Higher League Kicks Off in Ashgabat
The Higher League of the Turkmenistan Chess Championship has officially commenced at the Specialized Chess and Draughts School in Ashgabat. The competition is divided into two categories: Open (Men’s) and Women’s. A total of 16 of the nation’s top chess players—8 in each category—are competing, all having qualified through rigorous national selection … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Chess Map: Lebap Leads Junior Rankings, Mary and Ashgabat Among the Top
The rapid and blitz stages of the Turkmenistan Youth Chess Championship have concluded, with an additional 72 medals awarded. This follows the completion of the classical stage on Friday, January 30. At the awards ceremony, Jahan Rejepova (Lebap province) and Nurana Soyunova ("Kusht Alemi" Academy) stole the spotlight. Both athletes achieved a "golden hat-trick," winning … [Read more...]
Chess Grand Prix Final in Ashgabat: 2026 Major League Lineup Revealed
Ashgabat hosted the grand finale of the Turkmenistan Chess Federation (TCF) Grand Prix from December 13 to 21. As the crowning event of the season, the tournament utilized an Olympic-style knockout (playoff) format, delivering high-stakes drama and intense competition for players and spectators alike. Thirty-two elite players—16 in the Open and 16 in the Women’s … [Read more...]