In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, she noted that she graduated with honors from the Kyrgyz State Law Academy, obtaining both a bachelor's and a master's degree. By profession a lawyer, she worked in this field; however, in recent years, her activities have become related to chess: she leads a chess club at school and also has her own section.
“My interest in chess began in my school years when I learned to play from my older brother. The passion became so serious that I started practicing on my own. When I entered university, our instructor was looking for girls who could play chess, and I informed him that I was capable. I thought it would be difficult for me to compete against more experienced players in the city, but in the end, I won against everyone and was accepted into the Law Academy's team. This became a motivation for more diligent training: I attended classes and practiced. During my studies, I participated in numerous tournaments and championships, and after graduation, I did not leave chess,” she shares.
Once, Aizat learned about a tournament for women coaches in Kyrgyzstan. “At first, I didn’t plan to participate, but my mentor insisted that I take part. I agreed, although I was sure I wouldn’t even make it into the top ten. On the day of the tournament, I played and scored 8.5 points out of 9, taking first place. It was one of the most memorable tournaments of my life. I also remember the tournament among lawyers, where I played against Dastan Bekeshov and won — that was also a bright moment. Later, I got married and moved to Talas.
Now my husband and I are raising a daughter. My family and husband support me in this endeavor. When I said that this field needed someone to inspire and teach children, they supported me. Without their support, it would have been difficult for me to engage in this work. I often think about how I could continue without their support,” says Syrgak kyzy.
Now they have started taking children to championships across Kyrgyzstan. “Every tournament is a new opportunity and additional motivation for the kids. They gain experience in every game and become stronger. I want to introduce many innovations in this field and achieve new victories,” concludes Aizat Syrgak kyzy.
