The IV International Women’s Chess Championship with a total prize fund of $70,000 concluded in Bukhara from March 9 to 14, 2026.
The tournament featured 118 chess players from 14 countries. For the first time, the prestigious event was held in three groups.
Masters Group (FIDE rating 2450 and above):
1st place — Ulviya Fatalieva (Azerbaijan) — 6.5 points
2nd place — Nana Dzagnidze (Georgia) — 6 points
3rd place — Harika Dronavalli (India) — 5.5 points
Challengers Group:
1st place — Diana Khafizova (Russia) — 7 points
2nd place — Anastasia Bodnaruk (Russia) — 7 points
3rd place — Bat-Erdene Mungunzul (Mongolia) — 6.5 points
Futures Group:
1st place — Sitora Saparova (Uzbekistan) — 8 points
2nd place — Malika Jumaeva (Uzbekistan) — 7 points
3rd place — Nurelina Tursunalieva (Kyrgyzstan) — 7 points
Congratulations to all winners and prize-winners of the tournament!