The fourth day of the 2nd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities began with a heartwarming initiative. GM Alisher Suleymenov of Kazakhstan, a bronze medalist at the Asian Championship, hosted a simultaneous exhibition on 12 boards for local children with disabilities at the Paralympic Training Centre.

“It was a great day! I was very excited to give a simultaneous exhibition against 12 very talented young stars,” said GM Suleymenov. “The games were quite interesting, and I hope this experience helps them grow. I wish them all the best in their chess journeys.”

Following the simul, the fourth round began with the ceremonial first move made by GM Thomas Luther, Chairman of the FIDE Commission for People with Disabilities; Diyar Seitov, Sports Director of the National Paralympic Center; and GM Alisher Suleymenov, fresh from his exhibition.


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