Mamedov becomes Kazakhstan's youngest GM, nine share lead at Sharjah Masters

Kazakhstan's Edgar Mamedov has become the first player in the history of the Sharjah Masters International Chess Championship to earn the Grandmaster title during the tournament itself.

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His achievement came in the third round of the event's eighth edition, currently being held at the Sharjah Cultural and Chess Club under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. The championship features the participation of 350 male and female players from around the world.

Mamedov's path to the title began with a strong victory in the first round against Ukrainian Grandmaster Ihor Samunenkov, followed by a draw in the second round against American GM Samuel Sevian. Mamedov is the country's first chess player to be a Grandmaster at 14.

Despite a loss in the third round to Hungarian GM Adam Kozak, the Kazakh player had already secured his final required norm, thus officially earning the Grandmaster title.