Azerbaijan Championship
Mahammad Muradli claimed his third Azerbaijani chess title by defeating Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in the final, while Ulviyya Fataliyeva secured her first national crown over Ayan Allahverdiyeva. The 2026 championships concluded in Baku after intense knockout matches. Both events featured classical time controls and substantial prize funds.
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Mahammad Muradli defeated tournament favorite Shakhriyar Mamedyarov to win the Azerbaijan Chess Championship. The 22-year-old secured the title in a final-round match in Baku on February 21. This victory marks his third national championship.
February 21, 2026 04:29