A masterclass was organized at the Azerbaijan Chess Federation for the winners and prize-winners of the national championship among teenagers.
Idman.biz reports that the winners and prize-winners of the Azerbaijan Championship among 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 year olds participated in the event.
Speaking at the event, the president of the Azerbaijan Chess Federation, Mahir Mammadov, said that the organization attaches great importance to the development of young chess players and various projects are being implemented in this direction.
In the first masterclass, national team member Aydın Süleymanlı shared his experience with young people. Talking about his career, the national team chess player told the children about the secrets of forgetting the excitement before the competition and focusing on the opponent.
Süleymanlı, who said that discipline is important in chess, emphasized the importance of resting properly during intense training. At the end of the event, Aydın analyzed several games and answered children's questions.
It should be noted that Süleymanlı is the world champion among juniors (in the 14 age group) and a two-time European champion (under 8 and under 12), as well as the winner of the World Chess Olympiad for chess players under 16. The national team member won the gold medal of the Azerbaijan Championship in 2024.
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