Uzbekistan
Five grandmasters from Uzbekistan have secured spots in the FIDE top 100 rankings. Nodirbek Abdusattorov leads the nation at 12th place overall. Two female players from the country also feature prominently, with Afruza Hamdamova at 40th in the women's rankings.
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The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has appointed Mohammed Al Mudahka, president of the Qatar Chess Association (QCA), to oversee the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan. The event is set for September 10 to 24, 2026, in Samarkand, recognizing Al Mudahka's contributions to international chess and Qatar's recent successful hosting of the world championship. Al Mudahka expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him by the global chess community.