Bibisara Assaubayeva

Indian grandmaster Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu claimed the open title at Norway Chess 2026 after a dramatic comeback. Kazakh player Bibisara Assaubayeva secured the women's crown with a dominant performance. The tournaments concluded in Oslo on June 5.

March 02, 2026 Reported by AI

Kazakh grandmaster Bibisara Assaubayeva has risen to ninth place in the latest FIDE women's rankings after gaining 19 points at the Tata Steel Chess Challengers 2026 in Wijk aan Zee. Building on her recent qualification for the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament, the March 2026 rating list highlights her momentum among top players.