Bishkek, Oct. 16, 2024. /Kabar/. The opening ceremony of the Asian Senior Chess Championship took place in Osh on October 16, according to the Osh City Hall.
The event was attended by Mayor Zhanarbek Akaev and the President of the Kyrgyz Chess Union.
The championship, first in the history of chess in Kyrgyzstan will run until October 25. It features 74 chess players from 11 Asian countries.
Participants are competing in categories for men and women over the ages of 50 and 65.
The tournament is organized by the Kyrgyz Chess Union, in collaboration with the chess federations of Osh city and the Osh region, with support from the city administration.
It is held under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation and the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
Hosting this championship is intended to expand Osh’s capacity to organize international sporting events and to enhance the city’s international standing.
