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Bibisara Assaubayeva Climbs to No. 7 in FIDE World Rankings

By Dana Omirgazy on 20 April 2026

ASTANA – Kazakh chess player Bibisara Assaubayeva has risen to seventh place in the FIDE world rankings following the 2026 Candidates Tournament, held from March 28 to April 16 in Paphos, Cyprus. Assaubayeva now holds a rating of 2527.2, gaining 11.2 points after the event. The top three positions...