A student of the Kyrgyz Aviation Institute named after I. Abdraimov won the Japan Chess Championship. First-year student of group ETMo-3-23, Kerimkulov Omurbek, took first place at the Japan cadets championship «Kashiwara Masters».

Tournament details

• 1The tournament of the Japan Chess Federation was held in the city of Osaka.
• 2Dates: 13 and 14 April 2024.
• 3The format consisted of 5 rounds using the Swiss system.
• 4Omurbek defeated his opponents in five rounds and became the tournament winner.

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“I was the only foreign participant and did not expect to win, as the Japanese are themselves very erudite people. This victory means a great deal to me. I am very happy.”