The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakh International Grandmaster Bibisara Assaubayeva has climbed back into the world’s top 10 in the latest International Chess Federation (FIDE) rankings. Assaubayeva gained 19 rating points following her performance at the 2026 Tata Steel Chess Challengers tournament in Wijk aan Zee, securing ninth place in the updated women’s world rankings. China’s Hou Yifan… The post Bibisara Assaubayeva Returns to World Top 10 in Latest FIDE Rankings appeared first on The Astana Times .