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The last 1/4 finalists have been determined in the Azerbaijan Chess Championship.
Idman.Biz reports that Nijat Abasov defeated young talent Khagan Ahmad in today's tie-break and qualified for the next stage.
The last champion, Rauf Mammadov, defeated Shiroglan Talibov and gained the opportunity to continue the fight.
An unexpected result was recorded in the women's chess competition. A member of the national team, world champion among 20-year-olds Govhar Beydullayeva stopped her performance in the championship. She lost to Narmin Abdinova and left the tournament.
The 1/4 final stage of the Azerbaijan Championship will start tomorrow.
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The first participants of the 1/4 final stage of the Azerbaijan Chess Championship have been determined.
Idman.Biz reports that the Azerbaijan Chess Federation has released information about this.
It was reported that Shahriyar Mammadyarov, Eltaj Safarli, Aydin Suleymanli, Read Samadov, Ahmad Ahmadzade and Muhammad Muradli advanced to the next stage based on the results of two games held in the 1/8 finals.
The winner in the Rauf Mammadov - Shiroglan Talibov and Khagan Ahmad - Nijat Abasov pairs will be known in the tie-break to be held today.
In the women's competition, Ulviyya Fataliyeva, Gunay Mammadzada, Khanim Balajayeva, Gulnar Mammadova, Turkan Mammadyarova, Ayan Allahverdiyeva and Sabina Ibrahimova qualified for the 1/4 finals. The fate of the ticket to the next stage in the Govhar Beydullayeva - Narmin Abdinova match will be determined in the tie-break.
It should be noted that the championship will end on February 22. Parties in the Azerbaijan Championship start every day at 15-00.
