After three days of exciting battles and 11 rounds, the first part of the six-day program of the FIDE World Youth and Cadet Rapid & Blitz Championship – the rapid chess competitions – has concluded. A total of 432 players from 40 national federations took part, with 72 participants from 11 national federations earning medals. Players from Kazakhstan proved the most successful, securing five gold, four silver, and two bronze medals, followed by representatives of Russia with two gold, four silver, and four bronze medals.
Notably, two top-seeded players – Aldiyar Ansat from Kazakhstan (U18 Open) and Afruza Khamdamova from Uzbekistan (U18 Girls) – confirmed their favorite status, claiming gold medals in their sections.
Tomorrow, while some competitors have a scheduled rest day, most participants will take part in the team event, with 50 teams registered so far.
Photos: Chess Federation of Serbia
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