12-year-old Sarvinoz Bekmurodova earns FIDE chess master title

Twelve-year-old Sarvinoz Bekmurodova from Uzbekistan has been awarded the FIDE world chess master title, setting a new age record. The achievement marks her as the youngest girl to reach this level in the country's chess history. The title was officially announced by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Sarvinoz Bekmurodova, a sixth-grade student, recently received the world chess master title from the International Chess Federation (FIDE). This honor positions her as the youngest female player in Uzbekistan to attain this distinction, establishing a new world age record in the process.

The announcement came directly from Shavkat Mirziyoyev, highlighting the significance of her accomplishment. Despite her young age, Sarvinoz has already drawn international attention through her talent, determination, and advanced skills on the global chess stage.

Experts now regard her alongside the world's top chess players, viewing her success as both a personal milestone and a boost to Uzbekistan's chess tradition. This event underscores the strength of the nation's chess school on the international level, with specialists anticipating further achievements from the young prodigy in the future.

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