BIBISARA

ASSAUBAYEVA

SUPERSTAR WOMEN

World Rank (Active):

706

B-Year:

2004

Federation:

Kazakhstan

Sex:

Female

FIDE ID:

13708694

FIDE title:

Woman Grandmaster

Bibisara Assaubayeva's journey in chess began at the age of four, with guidance from her grandfather. She stamped her authority early by winning her first city championship by age six. Known for her rigorous contests on the gymnastics circuits of Astana, her dedication to chess has always paralleled her athletic pursuits, shaping a competitive and disciplined sporting spirit.

Assaubayeva's playing style is marked by aggressive positioning, characteristics that have helped her clinch multiple youth and women’s world titles early in her career. Through her formative years, she has distinguished herself with her adaptability and fierce competitive narrative, transitioning smoothly across different age categories and challenging adult players.

Her accolades include being a two-time Women's World Blitz Chess Champion, an achievement she clinched first as a teenager—an award that entered her into the Guinness World Records as the youngest ever to win the title. This notable achievement was followed by her defending the title successfully the following year, reinforcing her status at the pinnacle of women’s blitz chess.

Bibisara's form in 2024 remains strong, maintaining a peak FIDE rating of 2482