Turkmen Chess Players Set to Compete for World Cup 2025 Qualifications in the Orient
The Asian Zone 3.4 Championship is set to take place in Almaty from April 2nd to 10th, bringing together participants from six nations vying for spots in the Chess World Cup 2025. The tournament will see 134 players, including 88 men and 46 women, compete for three qualification spots in the Women’s World Cup and four spots in the Men’s World Cup.
Among the teams participating in the championship is Turkmenistan, represented by a strong delegation of 11 players, including prominent chess players like International Master Saparmyrat Atabayev and Grandmaster Meylis Annaberdiyev. The team is looking to secure qualification spots for the upcoming World Cups.
The tournament boasts a prize fund of $20,000, with equal distribution between the men’s and women’s sections. The winners stand to receive $3,000, with prizes for runners-up and other top finishers.
One of the notable aspects of this championship is the inclusion of Vepa Malikgulyyev, Chairman of the Chess Federation of Turkmenistan, in the Appeals Committee. This marks the first time a representative from Turkmenistan has held such a role in a prestigious official tournament, highlighting the country’s growing presence in the world of chess.
Overall, the Asian Zone 3.4 Championship promises to be an exciting event for players and fans alike, showcasing top talent from across the region and offering an opportunity to secure coveted spots in the World Cups. Stay tuned for updates and results from this prestigious tournament.
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This article was originally published by ORIENT.
