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Azerbaijan Women Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2022

nikita — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:09:19 +0000

The Azerbaijan Women Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2022 will be held from 2-5 December in Baku, concurrently with Azerbaijan Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2022. 14-players field is led by Ulviyya Fataliyeva, Govhar Beydullayeva, and Khanim Balajayeva.

The Rapid tournament will be played in 9 rounds, swiss system, with time control of 15 minutes + 10 seconds increment, and the Blitz tournament will be played in 9 rounds, swiss system, with time control of 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment.

The Winner of the Championship will be determined by the sum of points in the Rapid and Blitz Championship and will claim the title of Azerbaijani National Rapid and Blitz Chess Champion. The total prize fund of the tournament 3.000 AZN (~1.700eur).

Azerbaijan Women Rapid & Blitz 2022 – LIVE / Azerbaijan Open Rapid & Blitz 2022 – LIVE

Starting rank list of players – Azerbaijan Women Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2022:

1	Fataliyeva, Ulviyya	2428
2	Beydullayeva, Govhar	2387
3	Balajayeva, Khanim	2379
4	Mammadova, Gulnar	2376
5	Mamedjarova, Turkan	2244
6	Abdulla, Khayala	2220
7	Allahverdiyeva, Ayan	2138
8	Hajiyeva, Laman	2135
9	Rzali, Sabina	2063
10	Ismayil, Malak	2002
11	Gasimova, Samra	1908
12	Abdinova, Narmin	1898
13	Ismayilova, Khanim	1707
14	Humbatova, Nazli	1674

Azerbaijan Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2022 – LIVE

nikita — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:02:53 +0000

The Azerbaijan Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2022 is being played from 2-5 December in Baku. The event gathers 21 participants with Rauf Mamedov, Nijat Abasov and Vasif Durarbayli headlining the field. The Winner of the Championship will be determined by the sum of points in the Rapid and Blitz Championship.

Follow the games live:

Azerbaijan announces National Youth Chess Champions

nikita — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 11:31:45 +0000

The Azerbaijani National Youth Chess Championships 2022 took place from 16-24 June in Baku. The event was played in 6 age categories: U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18, open and girls sections separately, with the participation of more than 300 players.

After 9 days of fights, the Azerbaijan National Youth Champions are: (scroll down for final rankings of all groups)
U8 – Safa Hummatov
GU8 – Mehriban Ahmadli
U10 – Shamsi Garakhanov
GU10 -Asnad Bakhshizada
U12 – Yunis Mahmudzade
GU12 – Khanim Ismayilova
U14 – Tunar Davudov
GU14 – Narmin Abdinova
U16 -FM Shiroghlan Talibov
GU16 – Nazli Humbatova
U18 – IM Khazar Babazada
GU18 – WCM Sabina Rzali

Final rankings – Azerbaijan U8 Youth Chess Championship:

Rk.	Name	FED	Rtg	Pts.	TB1	TB2	TB3	TB4
1	Hummatov Safa	AZE	1199	7	6	0.5	42	33
2	Azimov Yasin	AZE	1314	7	6	0.5	39	30
3	Valisoy Nihad	AZE	0	6.5	5	0	41	30
4	Kazimzada Mahammad	AZE	0	6	6	0	37	28
5	Aghajanov Eldar	AZE	0	5.5	5	0	36	28
6	Orman Attila	AZE	0	5.5	5	0	31	24
7	Garayev Tunar	AZE	1061	5	5	0	43	33
8	Babayev Kamran	AZE	0	5	5	0	42	31
9	Golovanov Ratmir	AZE	0	5	5	0	39	28
10	Jabbarli Atilla	AZE	0	5	5	0	37	27
11	Mustafayev Mahammad	AZE	0	5	5	0	36	27
12	Huseynov Mirzali	AZE	0	5	5	0	33	23
13	Sadigov Mahammad	AZE	0	5	5	0	32	24
14	Dunyamaliyev Rasul	AZE	0	4.5	4	0	38	29
15	Turgut Ali	AZE	0	4.5	4	0	35	28
16	Guliyev Fateh	AZE	0	4.5	4	0	34	25
17	Gadirov Yusif	AZE	0	4.5	4	0	33	25
18	Azizli Nurlan	AZE	0	4.5	3	0	34	26
19	Burzu Sarhad	AZE	0	4	4	0	37	27
20	Jafarli Bakhtiyar	AZE	1183	4	4	0	30	23
21	Sultanov Roman	AZE	0	4	4	0	28	20
22	Abbassoy Javad	AZE	0	4	3	0	39	30
23	Zalov Farid	AZE	0	4	3	0	31	24
24	Guliyev Umid	AZE	0	4	3	0	30	22
25	Sadigzade Farid	AZE	0	4	3	0	27	20
26	Nasibli Tahir	AZE	0	3.5	3	0	30	23
27	Abbassoy Toghrul	AZE	0	3.5	3	0	28	21
28	Shiraliyev Muslim	AZE	0	3.5	2	1	24	18
29	Maharramli Matin	AZE	1067	3.5	2	0	29	22
30	Abdullazada Gubad	AZE	0	3	3	0	32	24
31	Mammadli Alihuseyn	AZE	0	3	3	0	30	22
32	Khalilov Toghrul	AZE	0	3	3	0	28	21
33	Abdurahmanov Fakhri	AZE	0	3	3	0	25	18
34	Iskandarli Nihad	AZE	0	3	2	0	27	18
35	Musa Emin	AZE	0	3	2	0	21	14
36	Nazirli Fikrat	AZE	0	2.5	2	0	30	23
37	Huseynzada Jeyhun	AZE	0	2.5	1	0	26	18
38	Tahirli Ozan	AZE	1119	2	2	0	29	22
39	Babayev Anvar	AZE	0	2	2	0	26	19
40	Badalov Samad	AZE	0	2	2	0	25	19
41	Movsumzada Ilham	AZE	0	2	2	0	24	17
42	Yusufzade Maksud	AZE	0	0	0	0	22	17

Final rankings – Azerbaijan GU8 Youth Chess Championship:

Rk.	Name	FED	Rtg	Pts.	TB1	TB2	TB3	TB4
1	Ahmadli Mehriban	AZE	0	7	7	0	47	37
2	Ganbarli Nurgul	AZE	0	7	7	0	44	37
3	Khalilzade Zahra	AZE	0	6	6	0	51	40
4	Mammadova Maryam	AZE	0	6	6	0	50	39
5	Babazade Khadija	AZE	0	6	6	0	45	37
6	Jalilli Zeynab	AZE	0	6	6	0	42	34
7	Bakhshi Maryam	AZE	0	5.5	5	1	45	35
8	Aslanzada Mehri	AZE	0	5.5	5	0	42	32
9	Humbatli Khanimzar	AZE	0	5	5	1	46	36
10	Adigozalli Aylin	AZE	0	5	5	0	41	33
11	Yagubova Fidan	AZE	0	4.5	4	0	49	39
12	Hajiyeva Zahra	AZE	0	4.5	4	0	40	31
13	Seyidzada Bahar	AZE	0	4	4	0	43	34
14	Asadli Nasrin	AZE	0	4	4	0	38	31
15	Aghasizada Gulay	AZE	0	4	4	0	36	28
16	Aliyeva Fatima	AZE	0	4	4	0	34	26
17	Mustafa Masuma	AZE	0	4	4	0	34	27
18	Abdullayeva Banu	AZE	0	3.5	3	0	31	24
19	Ismayilova Fidan	AZE	0	3.5	2	0	32	26
20	Abdulla Ayshan	AZE	0	3	3	0	41	34
21	Rzazada Turajkhanim	AZE	0	1	1	0	36	28
22	Garayli Leyla	AZE	0	0	0	0	29	22

Final rankings – Azerbaijan U10 Youth Chess Championship:

Rk.	Name	FED	Rtg	Pts.	TB1	TB2	TB3	TB4
1	Garakhanov Shamsi	AZE	1261	7.5	7	0	46	37
2	Aghazada Mirnamig	AZE	1378	7	7	0	44	37
3	Mammadzada Mammad	AZE	1148	7	6	0	49	39
4	Huseynov Ahmed	AZE	1330	6	6	1	51	41
5	Garayev Omar	AZE	1385	6	6	0	49	38
6	Muradli Latif	AZE	1375	6	5	0	49	38
7	Zeynalzade Jeyhun	AZE	1096	6	5	0	49	38
8	Mirzayev Akbar	AZE	0	6	5	0	47	36
9	Mustafa Muhammadali	AZE	1193	5.5	5	0	46	37
10	Zeynalli Yusif	AZE	1120	5.5	5	0	44	35
11	Manafli Omar	AZE	0	5.5	5	0	42	32
12	Allahverdiyev Khanlar Anar	AZE	1141	5.5	4	0	46	36
13	Ibrahimli Suat	AZE	1216	5.5	3	0	43	34
14	Mammadov Eldar Bahruz	AZE	1088	5	5	1	44	35
15	Naghiyev Malik	AZE	0	5	5	0	41	32
16	Khanalizade Elgun	AZE	0	5	4	0	47	37
17	Jafarli Busat	AZE	0	5	4	0	34	27
18	Aliyev Chingiz	AZE	1029	5	3	0	47	35
19	Mirzayev Ughur	AZE	1280	5	3	0	42	32
20	Hamzazade Omar	AZE	0	4.5	4	0	42	33
21	Abbasov Emin	AZE	0	4.5	3	0	47	36
22	Muradli Jahid	AZE	0	4.5	3	0	43	33
23	Safarli Mahammad Elshan	AZE	0	4.5	3	0	43	33
24	Valili Ughur	AZE	1069	4.5	3	0	40	31
25	Zeynalli Alisafa	AZE	0	4.5	2	0	39	30
26	Mikayilov Davud	AZE	1272	4	3	0	45	34
27	Babayev Yusif	AZE	1149	4	3	0	42	34
28	Mahmud Natig	AZE	0	4	3	0	38	30
29	Mammadli Ugur	AZE	0	4	3	0	35	26
30	Valizada Ali	AZE	0	4	3	0	33	26
31	Rustamov Tunjay	AZE	0	4	2	0.5	39	31
32	Mammadov Nihad	AZE	0	4	2	0.5	34	27
33	Aghazade Aykhan	AZE	0	3.5	3	1	36	27
34	Hajiyev Latif	AZE	0	3.5	3	0	31	24
35	Dashdamirli Jasur	AZE	0	3.5	2	0	44	33
36	Kadioghlu Mustafa	AZE	0	3.5	2	0	38	30
37	Babayev Kanan	AZE	0	3.5	2	0	35	28
38	Alizada Alisa	AZE	0	3.5	2	0	30	23
39	Jafarli Niyazi	AZE	0	3	3	1	33	26
40	Baghirli Tural	AZE	1242	3	3	0	28	22
41	Seyidli Mirmajid	AZE	1126	2.5	2	0	36	27
42	Alipashali Fateh	AZE	0	2	1	1	32	23
43	Karimzada Arif	AZE	0	2	1	0	31	24
44	Samadov Kamil	AZE	1250	1.5	1	0	37	29
45	Baghirli Jamal	AZE	1149	0	0	0	27	21

Final rankings – Azerbaijan GU10 Youth Chess Championship:

Rk.	Name	FED	Rtg	Pts.	TB1	TB2	TB3	TB4
1	Bakhshizada Asnad	AZE	1168	7.5	7	1	49	38
2	Mirzaliyeva Leyla	AZE	1096	7.5	7	0	51	40
3	Mirzaliyeva Fatima	AZE	1137	7	6	0	49	39
4	Mammadli Nuray	AZE	1091	6	6	0	51	39
5	Kalbaliyeva Laman	AZE	1051	6	6	0	47	39
6	Kazimzada Nuray	AZE	0	6	6	0	46	36
7	Bakhishova Maryam	AZE	1138	5	5	0	50	39
8	Maharramli Maryam	AZE	0	5	5	0	40	32
9	Humbatli Leyla	AZE	0	5	5	0	40	31
10	Pashazada Nuray	AZE	0	5	3	0	37	28
11	Murvatova Nurana	AZE	0	4.5	4	0	43	34
12	Hasanli Kubra	AZE	0	4.5	4	0	42	32
13	Hajizada Hurrijan	AZE	0	4.5	3	0	38	30
14	Nurahmadli Aylin	AZE	1051	4	4	0	43	34
15	Huseynli Duyghu	AZE	0	4	4	0	37	29
16	Alizada Rugayya	AZE	0	4	3	0	43	32
17	Bayramzada Asmar	AZE	0	4	3	0	40	31
18	Hamzayeva Ayla	AZE	1138	4	3	0	37	30
19	Mammadli Jamila	AZE	0	4	3	0	37	28
20	Mukhtarli Fatima	AZE	0	4	3	0	29	24
21	Heydarli Nihal	AZE	0	3.5	3	0	36	28
22	Huseynli Yagmur	AZE	0	3	3	0	34	26
23	Naghiyeva Samra	AZE	0	3	1	0	37	28
24	Suleymanli Zahra	AZE	0	2	0	0	36	28
25	Ganbarzada Zeynab	AZE	0	1	0	0	31	23

Final rankings – Azerbaijan U12 Youth Chess Championship:

Rk.	Name	FED	Rtg	Pts.	TB1	TB2	TB3	TB4
1	Mahmudzade Yunis	AZE	1319	7.5	7	1	48	37
2	Alizada Pasham	AZE	1680	7.5	7	0	47	36
3	Karimli Yusif	AZE	1612	6.5	5	0	50	39
4	Shakaraliyev Elchin	AZE	1442	6	4	0	49	38
5	Gurbanov Huseyn	AZE	1274	5.5	5	0	39	30
6	Isbatov Kanan	AZE	1456	5.5	4	0	47	35
7	Mehdiyev Shamsaddin	AZE	1238	5	4	0	47	37
8	Mirzazade Aydin	AZE	1177	5	4	0	43	33
9	Seyidli Mirsaleh	AZE	1448	5	3	0	47	37
10	Mirzayev Turan	AZE	1415	5	3	0	41	30
11	Ahmadli Nihad	AZE	1104	5	3	0	39	31
12	Malikzade Habil	AZE	1151	4.5	4	0	46	35
13	Hashimli Muhammad	AZE	1224	4.5	4	0	45	36
14	Salmanli Mirali	AZE	1223	4.5	4	0	38	28
15	Mammadli Turan	AZE	1301	4.5	3	0	37	29
16	Gaffarli Ali	AZE	1231	4.5	3	0	33	25
17	Rzayev Murad	AZE	1251	4.5	2	0	41	30
18	Mehtizada Murad	AZE	1618	4	3	0	44	35
19	Khalilzade Javad	AZE	1104	4	2	0.5	45	35
20	Jafarli Aziz	AZE	1170	4	2	0.5	38	29
21	Zalishov Togrulbey	AZE	1142	3.5	3	1	39	30
22	Najafli Kanan	AZE	1133	3.5	3	0	38	29
23	Mammadov Rashid	AZE	1066	3.5	2	0	33	26
24	Aliyev Kenan	AZE	0	3.5	1	0	34	27
25	Abbasli Saleh	AZE	1163	3.5	1	0	34	27
26	Mahmudov Oruj	AZE	1181	3	2	0	35	27
27	Mammadaliyev Nofar	AZE	0	2	2	0	30	23
28	Baghirzade Urfan	AZE	0	0	0	0	26	21

Final rankings – Azerbaijan GU12 Youth Chess Championship:

Rk.		Name	FED	Rtg	Pts.	TB1	TB2	TB3	TB4
1	WCM	Ismayilova Khanim	AZE	1574	7.5	7	0.5	51	40
2		Huseynova Lala	AZE	1691	7.5	7	0.5	50	39
3	WCM	Bashirli Saadat	AZE	1550	7	7	0	50	39
4		Huseynli Ayan	AZE	1587	6.5	6	0	47	37
5		Aghaverdiyeva Maryam	AZE	1272	6	6	0	50	40
6		Gasimova Ayan	AZE	1116	5.5	5	0	38	28
7		Ismayilova Salbinaz	AZE	1090	5.5	5	0	37	28
8		Valiyeva Asnad	AZE	1237	5	5	1	49	38
9		Huseynova Firangiz	AZE	1202	5	5	0	37	29
10		Allahverdili Ayan	AZE	1155	5	4	0	48	38
11		Alakbarli Inji	AZE	1154	5	4	0	41	31
12		Mikayilova Shanay	AZE	1151	5	4	0	39	29
13		Huseynova Dinara	AZE	1289	4.5	4	0	48	38
14		Gafarli Nuray	AZE	0	4.5	4	0	41	31
15		Gurbanova Betul	AZE	0	4.5	4	0	39	30
16		Gahramanova Zahra	AZE	0	4	3	0	44	34
17		Suleymanli Narmin	AZE	1002	4	3	0	38	29
18		Rzali Mahjabil	AZE	0	4	3	0	35	27
19		Imranli Madina	AZE	1031	4	2	0	40	30
20		Nurahmadli Seljan	AZE	0	4	2	0	38	29
21		Karimzada Sara	AZE	0	4	2	0	33	25
22		Badalzade Ilknur	AZE	1133	3.5	3	0	41	31
23		Yagubova Zahra	AZE	1034	3.5	3	0	37	28
24		Khalilova Madina	AZE	0	3.5	2	0	31	24
25		Aghamirzayeva Rena	AZE	0	3	3	0	42	33
26		Azimova Hakima	AZE	1167	3	2	0	40	31
27		Zeynalzada Malak	AZE	0	3	1	0	34	26
28		Yaraliyeva Nuray	AZE	1040	2	2	0	39	29
29		Hatamli Aysan	AZE	0	0.5	0	0	29	23
30		Asadullayeva Malak	AZE	0	0	0	0	28	21

Final rankings – Azerbaijan U14 Youth Chess Championship:

Rk.		Name	FED	Rtg	Pts.	TB1	TB2	TB3	TB4
1		Davudov Tunar	AZE	1894	7.5	6	0	50	38
2		Hamidov Allahverdi	AZE	1587	7	6	0	47	37
3		Rustamov Rustam	AZE	1629	7	5	0	55	42
4		Gurbanov Amin Novruz	AZE	1482	6.5	5	0	52	42
5		Hajialiyev Islam	AZE	1469	6	5	0	51	40
6		Gulumov Muthat	AZE	1369	6	5	0	47	36
7		Baghirov Orkhan	AZE	1601	5.5	5	0	52	41
8		Hasanli Rza	AZE	1603	5.5	5	0	46	35
9		Abasov Yusif	AZE	1601	5.5	5	0	44	35
10		Orujov Hasan	AZE	1502	5.5	5	0	41	33
11		Tarverdiyev Rasul	AZE	1300	5.5	4	1	45	34
12		Babayev Zaur	AZE	1588	5.5	4	0	42	33
13		Shikhalizada Murad	AZE	1341	5	5	0	43	33
14		Bashirli Vahid	AZE	1441	5	4	0	41	32
15		Abdullabayli Rajab	AZE	1500	5	4	0	41	30
16		Sharifov Ramazan	AZE	1408	5	4	0	36	30
17		Asgarov Sahib	AZE	1360	5	3	0	44	34
18		Khalilov Azad	AZE	1380	4.5	4	0	42	32
19	ACM	Alizada Agshin	AZE	1379	4.5	4	0	41	33
20		Gasimzade Rahim	AZE	1341	4.5	4	0	37	29
21		Suleymanli Ismayil	AZE	1515	4.5	3	0.5	46	35
22		Mammadov Ilknur	AZE	1196	4.5	3	0.5	36	28
23		Babayev Tunar	AZE	0	4	4	0	39	30
24		Aghali Nahid	AZE	1472	4	3	0	43	33
25		Bandaliyev Turan	AZE	0	4	3	0	28	22
26		Hashimov Ahmadagha	AZE	1478	4	2	0	40	31
27		Mustafazade Yusif	AZE	1517	4	1	0	41	32
28	ACM	Davidov Yahya	AZE	1190	3.5	3	0	32	26
29		Baghirov Mahammad	AZE	1199	3.5	2	0	42	32
30		Abdullayev Ruslan	AZE	1420	3.5	2	0	39	31
31		Hashimov Ilgar	AZE	1168	3.5	2	0	32	26
32		Ismayilzada Nursubhan	AZE	1095	3.5	1	0	38	29
33		Ismayilov Murad	AZE	1111	3.5	1	0	33	25
34		Alizade Ulvi	AZE	1044	3.5	1	0	30	25
35		Ahmadzada Huseyn	AZE	1636	3	2	0	45	34
36		Azizov Ulvi	AZE	1169	3	2	0	32	26
37		Nazaraliyev Zahid	AZE	1141	3	1	1	38	29
38		Guliyev Yunus	AZE	1120	3	1	0	33	25
39		Safarli Sadig	AZE	0	1	0	0	32	24

Final rankings – Azerbaijan GU14 Youth Chess Championship:

Rk.		Name	FED	Rtg	Pts.	TB1	TB2	TB3	TB4
1		Abdinova Narmin	AZE	1722	9	9	0	47	35
2		Nuriyeva Nurtan	AZE	1463	8	8	0	49	36
3		Rzali Leyla	AZE	1441	6	5	0	48	36
4		Abbasova Zarifa	AZE	1457	5.5	5	0	48	36
5	WCM	Budagova Leyla	AZE	1335	5.5	4	0	49	37
6		Mammadli Zehra	AZE	1118	5	5	0	45	33
7		Asgarzade Aysu	AZE	0	5	4	0	32	25
8		Ibrahimbayli Almara	AZE	1291	4.5	4	0	46	34
9		Gojayeva Narmin	AZE	1206	4.5	4	0	40	30
10		Jamalova Yagut	AZE	1107	4.5	4	0	37	28
11		Rahimova Aysel	AZE	1432	4.5	3	0	48	36
12		Allahverdiyeva Gulshan	AZE	1222	4	3	0	49	37
13		Huseynli Daniz	AZE	1174	4	3	0	45	33
14		Nasirova Khana	AZE	0	4	3	0	39	31
15		Aslanova Banuchichak	AZE	0	4	3	0	37	29
16		Abdullayeva Aytan	AZE	0	3.5	3	1	36	28
17		Mahmudova Aliya	AZE	0	3.5	3	0	33	25
18		Tahirli Nuran	AZE	1211	3	2	1	36	27
19		Bakhshili Emina	AZE	0	3	2	0	33	26
20		Abiyeva Zeyneb	AZE	0	3	0	0	34	26
21		Hasanova Nur	AZE	1115	2.5	1	0	34	26
22		Yusifli Fatima	AZE	1219	2.5	0	0	32	25

Final rankings – Azerbaijan U16 Youth Chess Championship:

Rk.		Name	FED	Rtg	Pts.	TB1	TB2	TB3	TB4
1	FM	Talibov Shiroghlan	AZE	2341	7.5	6	0	52	41
2	FM	Suleymanli Suleyman	AZE	2318	7	6	0	50	39
3		Israilov Agil	AZE	1839	6.5	6	0	49	38
4		Valiyev Shahin	AZE	2081	6.5	5	0	51	40
5		Allahverdiyev Zahid	AZE	1641	6	6	0	46	35
6		Abdulkarimli Eljan	AZE	1661	6	5	0	50	39
7		Hasanov Ali	AZE	1448	5.5	5	0	37	29
8		Isfandiyarli Kamal	AZE	1686	5.5	4	0	38	28
9		Baghirov Ibrahim	AZE	1469	5	5	0	43	34
10		Hajiyev Ilham	AZE	1399	5	5	0	37	29
11		Mammadov Ilgar	AZE	1621	5	4	0	48	37
12		Ughuzov Ravan	AZE	1691	5	4	0	48	37
13		Gafarov Niyazi	AZE	1509	5	4	0	46	37
14		Nurahmad Tabriz	AZE	1580	5	4	0	38	29
15		Rajabov Anar	AZE	1479	5	3	0	40	31
16		Seyid Huseyn	AZE	2271	4.5	3	1	45	36
17		Zayidov Farid	AZE	1485	4.5	3	0	39	30
18		Abbaszade Elmir	AZE	1429	4.5	2	0	39	30
19		Zuqanov Ali	AZE	1618	4	4	0	42	33
20		Hasanli Ughur	AZE	1523	4	3	0	42	33
21		Alkhasov Shamistan	AZE	0	4	3	0	33	26
22		Soltanov Nihad	AZE	1254	4	3	0	27	20
23	CM	Jabbarli Ayhan	AZE	1352	4	2	0	37	29
24		Binnatzada Davud	AZE	1517	3.5	3	0	44	34
25		Mammadov Shamil	AZE	1449	3.5	3	0	42	34
26		Mehdiyev Alimirza	AZE	1336	3.5	2	0	35	27
27		Ashurbayov Arif	AZE	1246	3	3	0	36	28
28		Salifli Mirmehdi	AZE	1309	3	2	0	31	24
29		Okrojanashvili Levan	AZE	0	2	1	0	34	27
30		Tahirov Rustam	AZE	0	1.5	0	0	35	27
31		Aliyev Natik	AZE	1478	1	1	0	28	21

Final rankings – Azerbaijan GU16 Youth Chess Championship:

Rk.	Name	FED	Rtg	Pts.	TB1	TB2	TB3	TB4
1	Humbatova Nazli	AZE	1689	5.5	5	0	30	22
2	Shukurova Aydan	AZE	1501	5	5	0	29	20
3	Nasibova Narmin	AZE	1492	5	5	0	26	18
4	Mammadova Aytaj	AZE	1372	5	4	0	30	22
5	Jafarova Aysel	AZE	1496	4.5	4	0	28	20
6	Karimli Aytaj	AZE	1461	4.5	3	0	26	19
7	Aghayeva Gulsanam	AZE	1323	4	4	0	24	18
8	Kobzeva Leyla	AZE	1108	3.5	3	0	27	20
9	Maharramova Khumar	AZE	1327	3.5	3	0	21	14
10	Najafova Khatin	AZE	1424	3.5	3	0	18	14
11	Bayram Banu	AZE	1250	3	3	0	28	21
12	Isayeva Nurlana	AZE	1053	3	2	0	27	19
13	Gambarova Havva	AZE	1361	3	2	0	25	19
14	Ismayil Seljan	AZE	1461	3	2	0	22	15
15	Dovlatzade Daniz	AZE	1101	2.5	2	1	22	16
16	Tahmazova Fidan	AZE	1177	2.5	2	0	21	15
17	Guliyeva Leyla	AZE	1216	2	1	0	23	17
18	Suleymanova Fidan	AZE	0	0	0	0	18	13

Final rankings – Azerbaijan U18 Youth Chess Championship:

Rk.		Name	FED	Rtg	Pts.	TB1	TB2	TB3
1	IM	Babazada Khazar	AZE	2431	6	0	6	15
2	FM	Mustafayev Farid	AZE	2286	5	0	5	10
3		Gurbanov Ismayil	AZE	2104	3	0.5	2	4.8
4		Garayev Sadig	AZE	2138	3	0.5	2	4.3
5		Balayev Zaur	AZE	1655	2.5	0	2	3
6		Garayev Ilyas	AZE	1801	1.5	0	1	1.5
7	FM	Ilyasli Ughur	AZE	2250	0	0	0	0
		Pasiyev Omar	AZE	1127	0	0	0	0

Final rankings – Azerbaijan GU18 Youth Chess Championship:

Rk.		Name	FED	Rtg	Pts.	TB1	TB2	TB3
1	WCM	Rzali Sabina	AZE	1869	6.5	0	6	21
2	WCM	Ismayil Malak	AZE	2001	4.5	0	4	15
3	WCM	Gasimova Samra	AZE	1645	4	1.5	3	11.3
4	WFM	Babayeva Nasrin	AZE	2012	4	0.5	3	12.8
5		Tahirova Fidan	AZE	1325	1	0	1	4.5

Photos from Azerbaijan Chess Federation Facebook page

Govhar Beydullayeva wins Azerbaijan Women’s Chess Championship 2022

nikita — Tue, 24 May 2022 14:57:17 +0000

The Azerbaijan Women’s Chess Championship 2022 took place in Baku from 16 to 23 May. Eight participants compete in a round-robin tournament of 7 rounds fighting for the trophy of the National Championship and the total prize fund of 11.400 AZN (6.500 euros).

19-year-old WIM Govhar Beydullayeva triumphed the event, scoring 5/7 points to be the sole Winner of the Championship. WFM Laman Hajieva as the lowest rated player in the field surprised by winning the silver medal with score of 4.5 points. WFM Ulviyya Fataliyeva and 2021 Azerbaijani Women’s Champion Gulnar Mammadova tied for bronze with 4 points, each, with additional criteria determining that Fataliyeva takes third place and Mammadova came fourth. Replay the games here and scroll down to find the interview with 2022 Azerbaijan Women’s Chess Champion.

Beydullayeva clinched her 1st National Champion title and didn’t hide her excitement: “The Azerbaijani championship was held in a highly competitive environment. Most participants had a grandmaster title, and therefore, we didn’t have a clear favorite. For several years I’ve clinched the second and third places in the national championships. This time I wanted to be a champion.“. Describing her path to the title Beydullayeva added: “The first three rounds were as planned. Later, the games became relatively difficult. I am very happy to be a champion. This victory will help me to work harder for my future success.“.

Beydullayeva lost the game in the 5th round against Laman Hajiyeva who was the lowest rated participant of the event, but ended as the runner-up: “I consider Laman as a chess player with a rating of 2200. She has games of high quality, despite the low rating. I think she did not have enough experience. However, winning a silver medal is a good result. I congratulate my colleague and wish her success in future competitions.”. Replay the game here.
Govhar added that the defeat against Hajiyeva didn’t go unnoticed: “I was well prepared against Laman. It just didn’t work out the way I wanted it to. As a result, I lost. But my relatives did not let me down after the defeat. My father, Kamran, who always believed in me, said that the main struggle was ahead. Many thanks to coaches Rasul Ibrahimov and Fikret Sideifzade. At the same time, I felt the support of chess players Mohammad Muradli and Aydin Suleymanli. I am happy to live up to their expectations.”.

WIM Govhar Beydullayeva, Photo by: Lana Chess Photography

Final rankings – Azerbaijan Women’s Chess Championship 2022:

1	WIM	Beydullayeva Govhar	2384	5	4	0	15.00
2	WFM	Hajiyeva Laman	1971	4½	3	0	16.00
3	WGM	Fataliyeva Ulviyya	2348	4	3	1	13.00
4	IM	Mammadova Gulnar	2387	4	3	0	11.25
5	WGM	Balajayeva Khanim	2376	3	1	½	11.75
6	WGM	Abdulla Khayala	2219	3	1	½	9.25
7	WGM	Mamedjarova Turkan	2264	2½	2	0	7.50
8	WFM	Allahverdiyeva Ayan	2120	2	1	0	6.75

Azerbaijan Women’s Chess Championship 2022 LIVE

nikita — Wed, 18 May 2022 09:58:49 +0000

The Azerbaijan Women’s Chess Championship 2022 takes place in Baku from 16 to 23 May. Live broadcast of the games will be daily on Chessdom.com. (scroll down for more information about the event)

Eight participants compete in a round-robin tournament of 7 rounds fighting for the trophy of the National Championship and the total prize fund of 11.400 AZN (6.500 euros). Time control is: 90 minutes for the first 40 moves and then 30 minutes until the end of the game, plus a 30-second increment starting from move one.

The field is led by IM Gulnar Mammadova who defends the champions title, WIM Govhar Beydullayeva and WGM Khanim Balajayeva – two times Azerbaijan Women’s Champion (2018, 2020).
Throwback: Gulnar Mammadova wins Azerbaijan Women’s Chess Championship 2021 / Khanim Balajayeva is the winner in Azerbaijan Women’s Championship

Starting rank list of players:

1	IM	Mammadova Gulnar	2387	AZE	1991
2	WIM	Beydullayeva Govhar	2384	AZE	2003
3	WGM	Balajayeva Khanim	2376	AZE	2001
4	WGM	Fataliyeva Ulviyya	2348	AZE	1996
5	WGM	Mamedjarova Turkan	2264	AZE	1989
6	WGM	Abdulla Khayala	2219	AZE	1993
7	WFM	Allahverdiyeva Ayan	2120	AZE	2005
8	WFM	Hajiyeva Laman	1971	AZE	2003

Baku Chess Olympiad on DD TV

Goran — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 12:48:24 +0000

India’s biggest television network Doordarshan will telecast four exclusive Highlights of the Baku Chess Olympiad on its DD Sports Channel from 21-24th November, 2016.

Filmed and Produced by Vijay Kumar the 30 minutes highlights of each episode will be telecast as under:

1st Episode on 21st November from 8pm to 8:30pm (14:00hrs to 14:30hrs GMT)
2nd Episode on 22nd November from 8pm to 8:30pm
3rd Episode on 23rd November from 8pm to 8:30pm
4th Episode on 24th November from 8pm to 8:30pm

For those who miss the evening telecast, you can watch these highlights next day morning 7:00am IST.

The Telecast will also be available in 48 countries including parts of Europe, Middle East and South East Asia on FREE TO AIR Platform of INSAT 4B satellite.

Happy Viewing

Baku Crystal Hall

Vijay Kumar

Andrey Filatov: I consider my coaching debut a success

Goran — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 12:28:56 +0000

The World Chess Olympiad in Baku concluded last week and Sport-Express published a big interview with RCF President Andrey Filatov.

Russia’s men’s team won bronze medals. The women’s team, three-time Olympic champions, has ceded their title, having finished at 4th place. The President of the Russian Chess Federation, a well-known entrepreneur, has made his coaching debut. He shares the tournament results and his impressions in an interview with SE.

Tromsø Was a Frustrating Experience

– Can you tell us why you decided to lead the Russian national men’s team?

– Following my election as the President of the Russian Chess Federation I attended the Chess Olympiad in Tromsø in 2014. It was a shame that our men left without any medals, and I wanted to rectify the situation. All the more that I am chess coach by training, a professional. It was then that the idea was born.

Russian teams in Baku – photo by David Llada

– Now that the team has returned home with bronze medals, how would you evaluate its performance?

– I consider their performance satisfactory. This is better than the result in Norway, we have moved up one spot. But a team with a rich tradition such as ours always strives to be #1. Therefore, personally I feel that only a gold medal could be considered a total success.

– I know that the team had worked very hard to prepare…

– Indeed, there had been many get-togethers; we played a friendly match against China. Everyone worked hard and it was a collaborative effort. I would also like to mention our sponsors FGC UES, the Volga Group of Companies and FOSAGRO. Thanks to their support we had supercomputers at our disposal – something you can’t do without in modern chess. The final get-together before Baku had been in Sochi, at the Rodina Hotel Compound. The conditions were excellent, plus, of course, the sun and the sea…

– You hired the renowned expert Boris Postovsky as an advisor.

– Boris Postovsky is a legendary man. He is now in his eighties but one can’t help but envy his energy levels. He was a great Soviet chess coach who had led our national team to gold medals multiple times in the past. As someone who worked with many world champions, from Botvinnik to Kramnik, his knowledge is invaluable. He advised us really a lot, and I believe it is important to tap the experience of people whose contribution our country was so proud of in the past.

– It is not easy to work with a team of star players. The 14th World Champion Vladimir Kramnik, the challenger Sergey Karjakin, three-time World Blitz Champion Alexander Grischuk, the European Chess Champion Ian Nepomniachtchi and the reigning Russian Champion Evgeny Tomashevsky. How was your relationship with them?

– The relationship was good. It was a great honor for me to work with outstanding chess players. We have established a team relationship based on mutual trust and respect. After all, we worked together towards a single objective, and nobody spared himself.

– Even the team’s appearance has changed. The team members wore very beautiful outfits with the national coat of arms on the chest. Did you initiate this innovation?

– It was a common decision. The uniforms emphasized the fact that we are a team. And we are proud to represent our country.

Crucial Match Against Ukraine

– Don’t you think that the fourth round match Russia vs. Ukraine became decisive for us? Russia suffered a very painful loss. Please tell us a little about the match…

– Let’s start with the fact that all the guys came out of the opening game rather efficiently. Tomashevski got an advantage. He could maneuver pawn “g” to fix the game on two results. That was a solid winning position. But Evgeny was in no hurry to make that decision. In the meanwhile, Kramnik confidently made a move for a variant with the black pieces, which he knew for certain would result in a draw. We were absolutely not worried about him. At the same time, Nepomniachtchi seized the initiative and was already playing to win. Grischuk missed an attack but disposed of a forced perpetual pursuit and could immediately finish the game in a draw – his rival’s dream. At that particular moment we stood a chance of winning against the Ukrainians. But games are played to the very end. Grischuk eventually forced a position and surrendered. Ian won, but Tomashevski wished to win the match at any cost, made a gross mistake as a result, and the match was lost. As surprising as it may sound, we were negatively affected by our thirst for combat, excessive feeling of responsibility and the desire to play to win even when the position did not allow it. After that our team did not lose a single match but that was only enough for the third place.

– But you could win against the Americans in an individual duel?

– We probably could but the game ended in a draw (2-2). Karjakin had an overwhelming advantage on the board and on the clock. The coaches provided him with a very reliable variation. But the thrust was not powerful enough, and in the end Caruana managed to escape. Had Sergey won, everything would have been be different. But the exhaustion from the efforts manifested itself by the end of the game. For example, Nepomniachtchi made inhuman efforts, pulling the entire team along with him and delivering a phenomenal score (7 out of 7 possible) before the match against the United States. But then he just got physically tired and flinched in the battle against So. The only player who showed a powerful and confident game throughout the tournament in Baku, and won brilliant victories in different styles, was the 14th World Champion Vladimir Kramnik. He showed true class and confidence, and cemented the entire team, having become its leader.

– Karjakin started the tournament very confidently. Nobody really expected it, as it was clear that he would be “hiding” his opening games before the upcoming match for the chess crown against Magnus Carlsen in November. He was not very expressive in the last two rounds though…

– The strongest chess players of different styles play on the first board. Everyone plays his best game against the challenger, trying to exhaust him. Sergey was physically very tired. He fought selflessly but did not have enough energy. I am sure that Karjakin and his coaching staff have drawn the necessary conclusions. I think that technically and in terms of the opening game, Sergey is ready for the match, but he should strengthen himself physically, actively engage in sports. We productively cooperate with the Ministry of Sports, and Minister Vitaly Mutko has been helpful, personally attending one of the challenger’s training sessions.

Admirable Performance of Women

– All experts and the grandmasters themselves noted the incredible level of competition. Never before a team that lost just two points, failed to become a champion. This time it happened with the national team of Ukraine…

– Also, our national team improved its overall ranking during the tournament. That did not happen even once in history. It proves that our team played just great. But indeed, competition is extremely tough nowadays. The Chinese team, Tromsø 2014 Olympic champions, did not even make it to the top ten. This fact speaks for itself. And who could possibly expect Norway, Turkey and Poland to make it there instead of China? Everyone has learned to play well today, and it’s becoming ever more difficult to win. No wonder the United States team has hired two foreigners in the last two years – the Italian Caruana and the Filipino So.

– What can you say about the women’s team?

– They have done very well and are worthy of admiration. I especially want to acknowledge the work of Sergey Rublevsky. I understand him so well now! He has been in this job for many years and twice led the team to victory at the Olympiad.

– Still, a chance for gold was to the last game in the match against China. Our team could be the first in case of victory against the Chinese…

– It all started pretty well. The girls were very confident. Pogonina had a big advantage. Kosteniuk clearly led the black pieces towards a draw in a game vs. the World Champion Hou Yifan. Gunina obtained a small positional advantage. Goryachkina was on a good track with the black pieces too. The plan was simple: win on the last board (Pogonina) and finish all games in a draw. Gunina, by the way, had a good score against her opponent and stood a chance of defeating her. However, we have what we have. Our team lost 1.5-2.5. The girls fought tirelessly until the last game though.

– You served the players tea during the tournament, took care of them like a father. Some journalists mocked it…

– As the head coach, I did my best to help the team. I served them tea when they needed it. We were one happy family, and I am proud of my chess players and the coaching staff.

By Kirill Zangalis

FIDE Seminar for International Organizers in Baku – Results

Goran — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 19:13:32 +0000

A FIDE Seminar for International Organizers was held from 3-5th September at the“ Crystal Hall” in Baku during the 42nd Chess Olympiad.

The objective of the Seminar was to educate and certify Organizers on an international basis. Topics in the seminar covered the latest regulations of Events Commission (Mission, Members, Events Regulations, Bid Procedure, Ratings and Titles and Events’ Management).

The Lecturer was IO Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou, Secretary FIDE Events Commission.

Successful Seminar’s attendees who will be granted a FIDE IO Norm necessary for the FIDE IO title application:

SAPRONOV VITALIY AZE 13402358
CHOWDHURY MAHMUDA HOQUE BAN 10203095
SYED SHAHAB UDDIN SHAMIM BAN 10216944
BORSUK YURIY BLR 13504703
NIKOLAI ZHUKOV BLR 13505653
MAKEM PIERRE CMR 11000805
ALVARO DOMINGUEZ COIG ESP 2203979
MARGIT BROKKO EST 4501098
HAILU GIZAW ASSEFA ETH 15700607
SEIFU BELAYNEH HUSSEIN ETH 15702642
ARILD RIMESTAD FAI 7200455
ANGELA NAAAMERLEY AYIKU GHA 12600423
DORCAS ALLOTEY GHA 12600431
LAI ROBIN HKG 6000436
LAI SAI WING HKG 6001521
CHEUNG KA HUNG HKG 6002765
ALMOG BURSTEIN ISR 2803640
JANICE MILLER JAM 7403100
INTHAVA VILAVANE LAO 17700248
ABDUL HALEEM THOWFEEQ MDV 16700104
TULGA TSERENGAVAA MGL 4904982
OYUNCHIMEG GENDEN MGL 4900219
EKA LAL SHRESTHA NEP 12304905
UMESH KC NEP 12301493
SUBODHRAJ SERPALI NEP 12312525
DHARAM BAHADUR LAMA NEP 12300721
OGBONNAYA OBINNA PATRICK NGR 8500630
OYBANJI ADEMOLA PETER NGR 8500851
NORDQUELLE PAL NOR 1519050
EDUARDO BETINEZ IRAZUSTA PAR 3701948
ADAM DZWONKOWSKI POL 1110373
ZEINAB NASRELDIN SULIMAN SUD 12200433
RASHID ALI ELHUSSEIN ELSHAFIE SUD 12202860
SAHAPOL NAKVANICH THA 6200478
JORGE ARIAS BOUZADA URU 3000389
KHOLIKOVA KHURSHIDABONU UZB 14210240

USA and China take gold in Baku Chess Olympiad

Goran — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 19:06:03 +0000

The United States of America have won their first Olympic gold medals since 1976 after a grueling and exciting last round. Despite clearly outrating opponents and neighbors Canada, they could only manage a 2.5-1.5 win.

This gave rivals Ukraine a chance to overtake them on tie-breaks; they did put in a spirited performance, culminating in a 3.5-0.5 win against Slovenia, but it turned out not to be enough.

Thus, the Open section of the Baku Chess Olympiad concluded in a tie for first place, with the American team celebrating victory by the narrowest of margins.

Baku Crystal Hall

The pre-tournament favorites Russia could only manage winning bronze, courtesy of a convincing win against Italy. The youthful team of India finished 4th, followed by record performances by Norway (5th), Turkey (6th) and Peru (10th), while Greece (18th) remained the only other undefeated team in the tournament (along with the USA).

The Women’s section’s gold medals would be decided in the last-round clash between China and Russia. Despite a promising start for the Russians, the perseverance of the Chinese team helped them prevail in the end with a 2,5-1,5 victory; this defeat left their opponents out of the medals altogether.

The Polish ladies won silver on tie-break over Ukraine.

Thanks to their excellent performance in both sections, Ukraine won the combined Gaprindashvili Cup.

In the special rating categories, rewarding lower-rated teams that overperformed, there were medals for India, Iran, the third team of Azerbaijan, Sudan and Chinese Taipei (Open section), as well as for Russia, Belarus, Malaysia, Syria and Indonesia. Finally, 28 international title norms were scored in the event.

List of best board performances and individual medal winners below.

Official website

Open Board 1

1 GM Jobava Baadur Georgia 2926
2 GM Dominguez Perez Leinier Cuba 2839
3 GM Caruana Fabiano United States of America 2838

Board 2

1 GM Kramnik Vladimir Russia 2903
2 GM Kovalyov Anton Canada 2852
3 GM Cori Jorge Peru 2810

Board 3

1 GM So Wesley United States of America 2896
2 GM Almasi Zoltan Hungary 2845
3 GM Torre Eugenio Philippines 2836

Board 4

1 GM Fressinet Laurent France 2809
2 GM Nepomniachtchi Ian Russia 2804
3 GM Indjic Aleksandar Serbia 2786

Board 5

1 GM Volokitin Andrei Ukraine 2992
2 IM Khader Sami Jordan 2932
3 GM Aleksandrov Aleksej Belarus 2760

Women Board 1

1 GM Muzychuk Anna Ukraine 2629
2 GM Hou Yifan China 2547
3 GM Cramling Pia Sweden 2537

Board 2

1 GM Gunina Valentina Russia 2643
2 GM Ju Wenjun China 2501
3 IM Daulyte Deimante Lithuania 2481

Board 3

1 WGM Mammadova Gulnar Azerbaijan 1 2559
2 WGM Szczepkowska-Horowska Karina Poland 2547
3 WGM Nguyen Thi Mai Hung Vietnam 2442

Board 4

1 WGM Tan Zhongyi China 2565
2 IM Batsiashvili Nino Georgia 2533
3 WGM Kulon Klaudia Poland 2506

Board 5

1 IM Guo Qi China 2394
2 WIM Navrotescu Andreea-Cristiana France 2285
3 IM Gara Anita Hungary 2277

Baku Chess Olympiad – Round 3 Video

Goran — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 07:47:56 +0000

In the Women section the world champion Hou Yifan made a debut in this Olympiad and won her game, but this was not sufficient for the top seeded China to beat Vietnam. Thi Mai Hung Nguyen leveled the score by defeating Zhao Xue – all highlights here.

Video by Vijay Kumar