Turkmenistan’s national chess team delivered a standout performance at an international festival held in the Moscow region from February 17 to 28. Invited as special guests to the event hosted by Grandmaster Sergey Karyakyn, Turkmen athletes competed against a field of 500 players representing over 20 nations.

Key highlights included Leyla Shohradova’s impressive 5th-place finish in the premier "A" division, narrowly missing a master’s norm. Meanwhile, Mahri Agamyradova claimed the top spot in the "D" category, and Jahan Rejepova secured a podium finish in the under-16 blitz competition. On the men's side, Grandmaster Meylis Annaberdyew finished 17th in a highly competitive field, while teammates Amanmuhammet Hommadow and Wepaly Halnyýazow saw significant increases in their global FIDE ratings. The classic matches were contested over 10 rounds under the Swiss system, emphasizing endurance and strategic precision.