Kazakhstan’s rise in the world of chess has been swift and strategic. In just a few years, the country has gone from regional contender to global force, earning medals on international stages and inspiring a new generation of prodigies.
A combination of fresh leadership, solid funding, and a systematic approach, from introducing chess in schools to supporting professional players, has created a thriving ecosystem. Chess has entered media and community life, becoming a symbol of intellectual ambition and national pride.
Women lead the way, with five Kazakh players in FIDE’s Top 100 Women, inspiring a wave of young talents.
Funding and organisation
Although Kazakhstan has nurtured a strong chess tradition since the Soviet times, a new chapter in its dev
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