Young Chess Player Becomes Winner of the 2026 Central and North Asia Chess Championship

In the 'Central and North Asian Chess Championship 2026' tournament, held in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, one member of the national team won the championship title among participants under 12 years old when only one round remained until the competition concluded.

Ibrohim Zhumanazarov's Achievement

On July 7, during the match in the 8th round of the youth categories, Ibrohim Zhumanazarov defeated Kazakh Alram Mukashev while playing with the white pieces. This victory allowed him to become champion earlier than scheduled.

Over the remaining eight rounds, Ibrohim scored 7.5 points. A lead of 1.5 points over his competitors guaranteed him the tournament winner title prematurely.

Recognition and Awards

According to the regulations of the Central and North Asian Chess Championship, I. Zhumanazarov, having become the winner of the U12 category, received the FIDE master title and a cash prize of 500 US dollars.

Uzbekistan's Participation in the Championship

In this championship, which involves representatives from six countries, 87 members of the Uzbekistan national team are participating in matches across various age categories.

Results of Other Participants

After eight rounds, the national team members achieved the following rankings: Komilkhon Murtazaev and Abdulaziz Hasanov took 3rd-4th place in the U8 category with 6 points; Saifuddin Erkinboev won 1st place in the U10 category with 7 points; Akbar Mustafakulov took 2nd place in the U12 category with 6 points; Shavkatjon Abdukholikov took 2nd place in the U14 category with 6.5 points; Javohir Bozorov took 3rd place in the U18 category with 5.5 points; Nigina Khudoyberdieva took 3rd place among girls in the U8 category; Malika Norkulova took 23rd place in the U10 category with 7 points; Malika Jumaeva took 2nd place in the U16 category with 6 points; Zilola Aktamova took 1st place in the U18 category with 6.5 points.