Kazakhstan's Assaubayeva beats Ju Wenjun at Norway Chess Women 2026
10:47, 29 May 2026
Kazakh chess player Bibisara Assaubayeva successfully played her fourth-round match at the Norway Chess Women 2026 tournament in Oslo, Qazinform News Agency reports.
Assaubayeva faced reigning women's world champion Ju Wenjun. The game ended in a draw, after which the winner was determined in an Armageddon.
In the tiebreaker, Assaubayeva, playing with the white pieces, secured victory in 6 minutes and 23 seconds. She earned 1.5 points for the round, bringing her total to 7 points.
After four rounds, the Kazakh chess player continues to lead the Norway Chess Women 2026 standings.
