Azerbaijan leading women’s event at European Team Chess Championship 2023

Azerbaijani female chess players have emerged as the leaders of the Women’s event scoring 6 match points at the European Team Chess Championship 2023 in Budva, Montenegro.

On Day 3, Azerbaijan was convincing against Poland and won the match with the score of 3-1. Ulviyya Fataliyeva and Khanim Balajayeva emerged victorious, while Gunay Mammadzada and Gulnar Mammadova both signed a draw.

In Open section, Azerbaijani male chess players beat Sweden by a score of 3.5-0.5, with Rauf Mammadov, Shahriyar Mammadyarov and Vasif Durarbayli achieving a point each, while Teymur Rajabov was held to a draw.

The European Team Championship, held every two years, is arguably the most anticipated national team event after the Olympiad. This year, 38 teams in the Open section and 32 in the Women's are competing over nine rounds of chess, with each match played over four boards.

The Swiss-system championship will run until November 21.