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Another Win for Bulgarian Nurgul Salimova in Reykjavik Chess Tournament
Nurgul Salimova continues her winning streak at the Reykjavik chess tournament, securing another victory against Russian player Dina Belenskaya in the seventh round. Playing with the white pieces, Salimova triumphed on the 64th move, as confirmed by BNR.
Bulgaria's Nurgul Salimova Secures Draw in Reykjavik Tournament
In the ongoing chess tournament in Reykjavik, Women's Grandmaster Nurgül Salimova showcased her resilience, securing a draw with the black pieces in the fifth round of the competition today.
15-year-old Turkish chess player becomes 'Grandmaster'
A 15-year-old Turkish chess player has earned the title of grandmaster with his success at the Prague Chess Festival, becoming the youngest player in Türkiye to achieve this title.
Ediz Gürel, who is among the world's top 20 players under the age of 20 in the FIDE Live ELO points ranking, ranks second in the world among players under the age of 16 with 2,571 Live ELO points.
FIDE Acknowledged The Success Of Bulgarian Chess Player Nurgyul Salimova
Bulgaria's Nurgyul Salimova was recognized by the International Chess Organization (FIDE), along with two other chess players, who faced challenges and achieved exceptional success in 2023.
Bulgarian Chess Maestro Antoaneta Stefanova Secures Silver in European Rapid Championship
In a dazzling display of strategic prowess, Antoaneta Stefanova secured a silver medal at the European Rapid Chess Championship held in Monte Carlo. The seasoned Bulgarian chess grandmaster showcased her skills in 11 intense games, where competitors grappled with a time constraint of 15 minutes per move, plus an additional 10 seconds.
Nurgyul Salimova Misses World Chess Medal by Half a Point
Nurgyul Salimova, representing Bulgaria, clinched the fourth position at the World Rapid Chess Championship in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. This three-day event showcased Salimova's prowess as she garnered 8 points out of 11 in an intense battle of wits.
Bulgarian Chess Stars Shine Bright in World Rapid and Blitz Championship Opener
Bulgarian chess talents made a strong opening statement at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Ivan Cheparinov and Nurgyul Salimova take an early lead in the men's and women's rankings, showcasing exceptional performances on day one.
Bulgaria's Nurgyul Salimova and Nadya Toncheva in the Top 10 of Chess Rankings
In the chess rankings for December, Nurgyul Salimova is in the top 5 for girls in classical chess and in blitz and rapid, and Nadya Toncheva is in the top 10 in rapid.
Bulgarian Female Chess Players Triumph Over Serbia in European Team Championship
The female chess players from the Bulgarian national team defeated Serbia with 3:1 points in the fifth round of the European Team Championship in the Montenegro city of Budva.
The Bulgarian women, who still have no loss, played the match very correctly tactically and managed to take advantage on the second and third boards through Nurgyul Salimova and Viktoria Radeva.
Bulgaria’s Chess Pride Nurgyul Salimova is 4th in the World Rankings, 3 more Bulgarians in the Top 25
A total of four young Bulgarian chess players found a place among the top 25 of the FIDE world rankings for girls published today.
Nurgyul Salimova fell by one position compared to October and is fourth in the ranking with an ELO of 2412.