Bibisora Assaubayeva: "My dearest and closest friend is from Tashkent"

22:30 / 22.04.2026·5K·Culture

In brief

Three-time world chess champion Bibisara Assaubayeva recently expressed her deep affection for Uzbekistan during an interactive Q&A session with her social media followers. The Kazakh star revealed that her closest friend is from Tashkent and praised the city’s exceptional cuisine while hinting at a potential fan meeting in the capital to engage with her growing local fanbase. Her comments follow significant public interest and social media speculation regarding her friendly rapport with prominent Uzbek Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov. Assaubayeva noted that she is seriously considering the requests for a formal visit, acknowledging the surge of support she has received from Uzbekistan in recent weeks.

Bibisara Assaubayeva, the famous Kazakh chess queen and three-time world champion, held a personal Q&A session with her followers on Instagram. During the interaction, she spoke candidly about her affection for Uzbekistan and answered intriguing questions regarding her personal life.

"The taste of Tashkent cuisine is incomparable"

An Uzbek fan reached out to the athlete, asking: “Have you ever been a guest in Tashkent? You have many fans in our country, and their number has significantly increased over the last two weeks.” Responding to the question, Assaubayeva admitted that the capital holds a special place in her heart:

“I have been to Tashkent several times. My most recent visit was in December last year, though it was only for one day. Also, my closest friend is specifically from Tashkent. By the way, the taste of your food is beyond words—it is absolutely delicious!” the chess player wrote, sharing her impressions.

Is a meeting with fans in Uzbekistan on the horizon?

Assaubayeva confirmed that the number of her fans in Uzbekistan is indeed growing. According to the athlete, many enthusiasts are currently requesting her to hold a special fan meeting for girls in Tashkent. Bibisara indicated that she is seriously considering these interesting proposals and hinted at a possible face-to-face meeting with fans in the near future.

A mysterious friendship and fan attention

The emergence of these questions is not accidental. In recent weeks, the warm and friendly interactions between Bibisara Assaubayeva and the talented young Uzbek Grandmaster Javohir Sindorov on social media have been at the center of attention for local chess lovers, sparking widespread discussion.

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