DUSHANBE TO HOST THE 2ND TAJIKISTAN PRESIDENT’S CUP
WITH A $60,000 PRIZE FUND
From 9 to 17 November 2026, Dushanbe will host the 2nd Tajikistan President’s Cup, one of the major international chess events in Central Asia.
The capital of Tajikistan will once again bring together some of the strongest players at the chessboard, including Grandmasters, International Masters, and promising young talents from around the world, all competing for the tournament’s prestigious title.
Total prize fund: US$60,000!
The tournament will be held in two sections:
Group A — for players rated 2200 and above
Group B — for players rated 2199 and below
Dates: 9–17 November 2026
Venue: Istiqlol Hotel, Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan