Four Grandmasters from Uzbekistan secure spots among top 100 on FIDE list

In the latest ranking released by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), Uzbekistan boasts four grandmasters among the world's top 100 players:

• Nodirbek Abdusattarov (2004) holds the 22nd position with a rating of 2727.
• Javahir Sindorov (2005) secures the 36th spot with a rating of 2701.
• Rustam Kasimdzhanov (1979) is ranked 49th with a rating of 2688.
• Nodirbek Yaqubboyev (2002) claims the 75th position with a rating of 2661.

Additionally, Uzbekistan shines in the category of top 20 chess players under the age of 20, featuring three talented players:

• Nodirbek Abdusattarov (2004) holds the 3rd position with a rating of 2727.
• Javahir Sindarov (2005) secures the 5th spot with a rating of 2701.
• Muhiddin Madaminov (2006) is ranked 55th with a rating of 2488.

Furthermore, Uzbekistan's prowess extends to the female category, where two talented chess players under 20 years old make their mark:

• Afroza Hamdamova (2009) holds the 14th position with a rating of 2327.
• Umida Omonova (2006) is ranked 79th with a rating of 2124.

The top chess player in the open category is Magnus Carlsen scoring 2830 points, in the female category Hou Yifan from China takes the lead with 2632 points. In the junior category, Vincent Keymer emerges first with a score of 2743, while among females of the same age category Kazakhstani Bibisara Assaubayeva leads with 2472 points.

First 10 players among the top-100 are as follows:

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