Kazakh GM Bibisara Assaubayeva commented on the result of the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 in her Telegram channel. Bibisara thanked the fans for their support and noted her readiness for the next Candidates.

Bibisara Assaubayeva

Bibisara Assaubayeva

Kazakh GM

“Here is the end of the tournament.

Thank you all so much for your support, thank you for your messages and your faith in me, it’s very valuable!

The tournament didn’t end quite the way I’d hoped, but I’m glad I was able to pull myself together in the second round and even move from second-to-last place to the lead…

A bit unlucky. I will come back stronger!”

The FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 takes place from March 28 to April 16, at the Cap St Georges Hotel and Resort in Pegeia, Cyprus. Kazakh GM Bibisara Assaubayeva finished second in the tournament scoring 8/14 points.

Credit: Michal Walusza / FIDE