The Kazakhstan Chess Federation has officially unveiled its national rosters for the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad, scheduled to be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from September 16 to 27, 2026. The women’s squad features Grandmaster Bibisara Assaubayeva, who holds the fifth position in the global FIDE rankings, alongside teammates Alua Nurman, Meruert Kamalidenova, Elnaz Kaliakhmet, and Zarina Nurgaliyeva. Pavel Kotsur has been appointed as the team captain. Notably, Assaubayeva, Nurman, and Kamalidenova were instrumental in securing a historic silver medal for the nation at the 2024 Budapest Olympiad. Meanwhile, the men’s team lineup includes Daniyal Sapenov, Denis Makhnev, and Zhandos Agmanov. This announcement marks the country's preparations for the prestigious international tournament.
Source : The Astana Times
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