Samarkand to host a $50,000 international chess tournament

Samarkand will host the international chess tournament “Women’s Chess Championship 2025” with a total prize fund of $50,000. This was reported by the press service of the “UzChess” project.

The tournament is scheduled to take place from March 8 to 19, 2025, bringing together top female chess players from around the world. The “Women’s Chess Championship” is expected to serve not only as an exciting event for chess enthusiasts but also as a significant platform promoting sports, knowledge, and gender equality, according to the official announcement.

The competition will be held under FIDE regulations and will be divided into two groups. Group “A” will feature players with a rating of 1800 and above, while Group “B” will include participants with a rating below 1800.