Bibisara Assaubayeva Climbs to No. 7 in FIDE World Rankings

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakh chess player Bibisara Assaubayeva has risen to seventh place in the FIDE world rankings following the 2026 Candidates Tournament, held from March 28 to April 16 in Paphos, Cyprus. Assaubayeva now holds a rating of 2527.2, gaining 11.2 points after the event. The top three positions remain dominated by Chinese players: Hou… The post Bibisara Assaubayeva Climbs to No. 7 in FIDE World Rankings appeared first on The Astana Times.