Championship of the Republic of Kazakhstan among youth under 20 years of age was held in Almaty. More than 100 young chess players from all over the country took part in the large-scale tournament and competed for the finals of the senior Kazakhstan championship and a ticket to the Asian championship. organized by format. Each of the participants demonstrated their skill and speed of thinking in a competitive competition.

Chess player Asiya Asylkhan, who defended the honor of the Turkestan Children and Youth Sports Club, won 1st place in the said competition. Thus, she had the opportunity to participate in the finals of the Kazakhstan Championship between men and women, which will be held between May 20 and July 2, 2025.

It should be noted that Asiya Asylkhan is the first young athlete in the history of Turkestan region to be named a master of sports in chess. This success is not only a personal success, but also a significant indicator that determines the rate of development of chess sports in the entire region.