Chess. UAE to host the U20 World Rapid and Blitz Championships
A total of 7 chess players will represent Uzbekistan in the competition.
Chess. UAE to host U20 World Rapid and Blitz Championship
On November 2–6, the World Rapid and Blitz Championship among chess players under 20 years old will take place in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The tournament will feature matches for the world title in the Open and Girls categories.
Representing Uzbekistan in the Open division will be Suyarov Muhammadzohid, Begmuratov Humoyun, Abdurasulov Muzaffarjon, and Tohirjonov Usmonxon.
In the Girls division, Hamdamova Afruza, Omonova Umida, and Imomqo‘zieva Nilufarxon will defend the honor of Uzbekistan.
The total prize fund for the U20 World Rapid and Blitz Championship is 33,200 US dollars.
The competition format is as follows:
Rapid: November 2–4, 9 rounds, 15 minutes + 10 seconds per move;
Blitz: November 5–6, 13 rounds, 3 minutes + 2 seconds per move.