Kazakhstan Chess Championship 2026: Sauat Nurgaliyev and Zarina Nurgalieva Win National Titles
Sauat Nurgaliyev and Zarina Nurgalieva emerged as the new champions of the Kazakhstan Chess Championship 2026.
Both players delivered strong performances throughout the tournament and successfully claimed the national titles in their respective sections.
The championship featured many of Kazakhstan’s top chess players battling for the prestigious crown. Fans witnessed exciting games, tough competition, and impressive fighting spirit during the event.
Sauat Nurgaliyev played consistently and stayed ahead of the competition with excellent preparation and accurate play. His victory marks a major achievement in his chess career.
In the women’s section, Zarina Nurgalieva showed great determination and composure. She handled pressure well and secured the championship title with a brilliant performance.
The Kazakhstan Championship continues to be one of the country’s most important chess events, helping showcase the strength of Kazakh chess talent.
With these victories, Sauat Nurgaliyev and Zarina Nurgalieva have added their names to the list of Kazakhstan’s national chess champions.
Photos: Kazakhstan Chess Federation, FIDE_Chess
Source: FIDE CHESS NEWS
