Serik Shapkenov: Atyrau Chess Festival traditionally be held in Atyrau

The first international festival "Atyrau Chess Festival", which lasted eight days, ended in Atyrau. Akim of the Atyrau region Serik Shapkenov took part in the closing ceremony, the Press Service of the akim of the region reports.

The head of the region congratulated the winners of the festival and thanked its organizers.

“I am sure that all these talented young people will adequately defend the honor of our country in the future. We hope that in the ranks of participants in such tournaments as the Atyrau Chess Festival, we will see our fellow countrymen more often. This event has become a real holiday for people leading a healthy, conscious lifestyle. Congratulations on your successful completion! Now the international festival "Atyrau Chess Festival" will traditionally be held in our region,” Serik Shapkenov said.

More than 300 athletes from nine countries took part in the competition.

“It was eight days filled with interesting and at the same time tense moments. Thanks to the participants, experienced players and all the fans. I am sure that everyone was able to improve their skills,” D. Sadvakasova said.

According to the results of the Atyrau Chess Festival, Yekaterina Borisova took the 1st place among women, Nazerke Nurgali - the 2nd place and Alua Nurlanova - the 3rd place.

Timur Gareyev took the 1st place in the men's tournament and became the winner. II place went to Arseniy Nesterov. Sergey Tiviakov took the 3rd place.

In addition, the head of the region presented certificates for 250 thousand tenge to the oldest participants - 81-year-old Agasha Bokenbay and 64-year-old Tappatkan Kabysheva. Chess veterans were also honored.

The representative of the Kazakh-British Technical University Klara Mukashkereeva presented educational grants of the educational institution to Sheruen Batyrkhan and Abzal Amirali.

Akim of the city of Atyrau Meirim Kalaui presented the youngest participant of the international tournament "Atyrau Chess Festival" - 4-year-old Kairat Abdul-Malik - with a certificate in the amount of 200 thousand tenge.

Participants of the tournament "Atyrau Juniors" were awarded according to age categories.