Azerbaijani chess players are participating in the "Dubai Open" tournament, which started today in the United Arab Emirates.
Idman.biz reports that Muhammad Muradli and Shiroglan Talibov won in the first round.
Govhar Beydullayeva and Khanim Balajayeva lost their first games.
84 chess players from 24 countries are participating in the tournament. The rating favorite of the competition is Indian representative Nihal Sarin. Muradli is fourth on the starting list.
Idman.biz