Where the sun shines 300 days a year (Results Classic)
Uzbekistan enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year, and in the summer, temperatures can rise above 40°C. Therefore, it’s best to visit in the spring, when the peach and almond trees are in bloom, or in early autumn, when the famous Mirzachul melons ripen. Mountains cover one-fifth of the country’s territory. Just 100 km from Tashkent, the sky is framed by the snow-capped peaks of the Western Tien Shan, and the highest point is Hazret-Sultan Peak in the Gissar Range, rising 4,643 m above sea level near the border with Tajikistan.
A few more interesting facts: The Tashkent Metro is the first in Central Asia and one of the most beautiful in the world: the stations are clad in marble or granite, adorned with colorful mosaics and elegant light fixtures. Thanks to a well-designed ventilation system, the metro remains cool even in the intense heat. Uzbekistan is home to one of the largest gold deposits on the planet—the Muruntau mine in the Kyzylkum Desert. Here, cotton is referred to as “white gold”: the country ranks among the top five global producers of the fiber and exports 75% of its raw material.
It’s no surprise that Uzbekistan has become a sort of Silk Road for the draughts movement. A stable economy and the national chess team’s recent successes at the World Team Championship are fostering the development of other sports as well. For example, our beloved 64-square draughts.
Tashkent is once again hosting the 64-square checkers World Cup under the auspices of the IDF. As always, it’s a grand event with excellent conditions for participants and a generous prize fund. Check out the results and live streams: