Afruza Hamdamova became the first world chess champion among girls from Uzbekistan

    Sports 24 November 2023 2253

    The Italian city of Montesilvano hosts the World Chess Championship under 14, 16 and 18 years, in which chess players from 92 countries participate.

    The representative from Uzbekistan Afruza Hamdamova became the best in the age category up to 14 years.

    In the match of the 10th round, Afruza Hamdamova (2199) defeated Anna Shukhman (2263) and became the first champion among girls in the history of Uzbekistan ahead of schedule.

    Regardless of the result, Afruz will become the champion in the last round, because she defeated the only competitor who could catch up with her - a Kazakhstani chess player.

    According to the UzChess channel, Afruz became the first world champion among girls in the history of Uzbekistan.