Marienbad Open
A 20-year-old chess player from Astana, Amina Kairbekova, claimed second place in the elite Tournament A at the 24th Marienbad Open, completing her third norm toward International Master status. Her performance boosted her Elo rating to 2348, leaving her just 52 points short of the required 2400 threshold. The event in Czech Republic highlighted Kazakhstan's rising talent in women's chess.
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Eleven-year-old National Master Nika Juris Nicolas from Pasig City finished sixth at the Marienbad Open 2026 Blitz Tournament in the Czech Republic. She scored 7.0 points amid strong international competition, tying with players from several nations. The event highlighted her battle against top grandmasters, including a final-round matchup with the winner.