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Kazakhstan Shines at FIDE Chess Olympiad as Women Reach Second, Coaches Aid Six Teams 

By Ayana Birbayeva  on 23 September 2026

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s women’s chess team moved into second place at the 46th Chess Olympiad after securing its sixth consecutive victory, defeating Azerbaijan 2.5–1.5 in the sixth round. Alua Nurman delivered the decisive point for Kazakhstan, defeating Gunay Mammadzada 1–0. Bibisara Assaubayeva, Meruert Kamalidenova and Zarina Nurgaliyeva drew their...