Our chess players won two medals at the European Club Cup

The European Club Cup in chess for clubs has been officially concluded in the Montenegrin city of Budva. In the men’s competition, the “Vüqar Həşimov” team representing our country finished in 10th place in the standings with 10 points. The “Odlar Yurdu” club, featuring our female chess players, ended the tournament with 10 points and secured 4th place based on additional indicators.

Postxronika.az reports, citing the Chess Federation, that the Turkish team “Baegan Pendik”, in which grandmaster Şəhriyar Məmmədyarov played, won the top prize of the prestigious tournament. Among our representatives, Aydın Süleymanlı received a bronze medal for his performance on the first board, while Gülnar Məmmədova was awarded a gold medal for her determined play on the fourth board. The international event, attended with a strong squad, allowed our chess players to further improve their individual performances.

The success of our chess players on the individual boards once again confirms the high standing of the national sports school on the international stage. The intense competition against the continent’s strongest clubs makes a significant contribution to enriching the professional experience of our athletes. These achievements at the tournament further bolster the team’s confidence ahead of upcoming international events.