Azerbaijani Chess Teams Outplay Armenian Rivals at European Championships

The Azerbaijani male and female chess players defeated Armenian rivals in the sixth round of the European Team Championships in Batumi, Georgia.

In the men’s team, the best performance was delivered by GM Shahriyar Mammadyarov, who scored a point for team Azerbaijan, while Rauf Mammadov, Eltaj Safarli and Aydin Suleymanli settled for a draw, The Caspian Post reprts.

Following round 6, the men’s chess team has 9 points.

In the women’s event, Ulviyya Fataliyeva and Gulnar Mammadova shined, scoring a point for their team. Khanim Balajayeva and Govhar Beydullayeva held a draw. After the R6, the team succeeds with 8 points.

The European Championships will conclude on October 14.

Photo: Azerbaijan Chess Federation

Photo: Azerbaijan Chess Federation

Photo: Azerbaijan Chess Federation

Photo: Azerbaijan Chess Federation