From April 20 to 29, the championship took place in Dushanbe, where Turkmen chess players delivered an outstanding performance, securing the country’s first-ever team medal!
Achievements of Turkmen Chess Players:
Gold Medal – Blitz U18 Girls! WCM Leyla Shohradova (rating 2029) – ranked among the top 5 strongest players in the tournament, scoring 8.5 points to claim gold!
Bronze Medal – Blitz U8 Open! Charyev Charykhekim (rating 1732) – despite his young age, showcased remarkable skill to earn bronze!
Bronze Medal – U10 Team Standings (Blitz & Rapid)! Turkmen chess players made history by securing their first-ever team medal in the tournament!
Key Team Players: Awliyakuliev Maksat (rating 1739) – a decisive player who secured victories in crucial matches! Merdanov Murat (rating 1808) – a strategist whose moves impressed even seasoned opponents! Hupbyyev Didar (rating 1613) – the youngest player on the team, showing exceptional resilience!
