Norway Chess Women 2026 champion Bibisara Assaubayeva has claimed victory in an unbeatable fashion before the last round of the prestigious tournament in the Norwegian capital of Oslo which is scheduled for May 25 to 31.Kazakh chess player Bibisara Assaubayeva has captured the title of the Norway Chess Women 2026 tournament champion with an unassailable lead before the final round is played in game of the prestigious tournament in the Norwegian capital of Oslo, May 25 to 31. For the 22-year-old, it was a series of marvelous performances during the tournament and she impressed several times with her game in such an illustrious group of women as the strongest grandmasters in the world.
In the ninth, and final, round, Assaubayeva had to pick up a single point from her tightest competition, Anna Muzychuk, to clinch her title. Her coach had seen that she performed well throughout the day, and she could not be outdone in the final round, thus proving one of the most important chess events of her career.
One of Assaubayeva’s standout achievements was her upset of the five-time Women’s World Chess Champion, Ju Wenjun. It was seen as a show-caliber performance and was pivotal to her lead on the top of the leaderboard.
Elite female players from throughout the world flock to this top-notch event on the international chess calendar, which is the Norway Chess Women tournament. Assaubayeva’s victory adds to her resume of success in women’s chess and further reinforces Kazakhstan’s leadership in the world of women’s chess.
The grandmaster from Kazakhstan, who will win the title, will get the prize of 700,000 Norwegian kroners (around $74 800). Her success in Oslo is poised to further help improve her international standing and flourish her profile leading into future major events.