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How Kazakhstan’s strategy strengthened its position on global chessboard

Video. How Kazakhstan strengthened its chess position

Updated: 05/11/2025 - 15:47 GMT+1

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Kazakhstan has rapidly transformed into a global chess powerhouse, with record medal hauls, rising stars, and a new generation of grandmasters.

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