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Assaubayeva to represent Kazakhstan at Women's Candidates Tournament 2026 in historic first

Kazinform

9 feb. 2026

Three-time world blitz champion Bibsara Assaubayeva makes history by becoming the first Kazakhstani to compete at the Women's Candidates Tournament 2026 in March in Cyprus. Speaking to a press conference on Monday in Astana, Assaubayeva said ‘winning the third world blitz title was the biggest challenge of her career.’

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