Azerbaijani Chess Players Triumph Over Armenian Rivals at European Championships


Batumi: The Azerbaijani male and female chess teams achieved victory against their Armenian counterparts during the sixth round of the European Team Championships held in Batumi, Georgia. This significant win was part of the ongoing competition that is set to conclude on October 14.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, in the men’s team, Grandmaster Shahriyar Mammadyarov made a notable contribution by scoring a point for Azerbaijan. His teammates, Rauf Mammadov, Eltaj Safarli, and Aydin Suleymanli, each concluded their games with a draw. As a result, the Azerbaijani men’s team now holds a total of 9 points.

In the women’s category, Ulviyya Fataliyeva and Gulnar Mammadova were instrumental in securing a victory for their team. Meanwhile, Khanim Balajayeva and Govhar Beydullayeva managed to maintain a draw in their respective matches. With these results, the Azerbaijani women’s team has accumulated 8 points following the sixth round.