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Mamedyarov Bamboozles Eljanov, Steals Lead In Shamkir Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has long been renowned for his skill in sharp, complex positions. He drew on his talents today to defeat Pavel Eljanov, but he also needed a bit of luck as Eljanov missed a clear win. 2017-04-24 More...
Gashimov Memorial 2017: Mamedyarov beats Eljanov and leads Round three saw intriguing matchups, and two decisive results. The first matchup was the classic between Kramnik and Topalov, who always promise a game worth watching for the spectators, but no blood was spilled this time. 2017-04-24 More...
Shamkir 1-2: So’s streak ends, Eljanov leads Wesley So’s 67-game unbeaten streak was ended by Shakhriyar Mamedyarov as the 2017 Gashimov Memorial got off to a spectacular start in Shamkir on Friday. Time was a big factor, as Wesley failed to adjust to the lack of increments before move 61 and blundered with seconds on his clock. 2017-04-24 More...
Shahriyar Mamadyarov: I have not prepared against Teimur The first game of the fourth round of the Shamkir Chess 2017, holding by Synergy Group for Vugar Gashimov memorial has already finished. In the game of the Azerbajiani chess players Shahriyar Mammadyarov and Teimur Rajabov the draw has been recorded. 2017-04-24 More...
Wesley So spoke about draw with Michael Adams In secont round of Vugar Hashimov memorial,Wesley So (US) drew with Michael Adams( England) with black figures. So called draw a fair result:” Adams has great experience.He didn’t allow to gain the advantage in this regard. 2017-04-22 More...
Veselin Topalov: I do not think about reconciliation The second round of Vugar Hashimov memorial organized in Shamkir is coming to it’s end. The world champion Veselin Topalov defeated Polish chess player Radoslav Voytasek in today’s meeting. 2017-04-22 More...
Sergey Karjakin: If Karlsen cheers for “Real” I will support “Barsa” In second round of Vugar Hashimov memorial organized in Shamkir, our representative Shahriyar Mammadyarov drew with Russian representative Sergey Karjajkin. 2017-04-22 More...
Shahriyar Mammadyarov: We know each other well The second round’s games have started in ShamkirChess 2017 tournament dedicated to the memory of Vugar Hashimov. In second day of international tournament organized by "Synergy Group", Azerbaijani chess player Shariyar Mammadyarov drew with Russian representative Sergey Karjajkin. 2017-04-22 More...
Veselin Topalov drew with Michael Adams First round games are continuing in Vugar Hashimov Memorial:” In the first round of tournament Organized by “Synergy Group”, world champion Veselin Topalov, playing with white pieces, drew with English player Michael Adams. 2017-04-21 More...
Sergey Karjakin: Harikrishna played very carefully First round meetings are continuing in ShamkirChess2017 tournament. Russian representative Sergey Karjakin drew with Indian Pentala Harikrishna in report tour. After the game ,chess players took part in the press conference. 2017-04-21 More...
2 years of successful series ended: Mammadyarov stopped the So. The first round games were held in ShamkirChess2017 international chess tournament. Azerbaijani chess grandmaster Shariyar Mammadyarov won against the US representative Wesley So with black pieces. 2017-04-21 More...
President of FIDE in Vugar Hashimov Chess Academy The president of the International Chess Federation Kirsan Ilyumzhinov acquainted with Vugar Gashimov Chess Academy in Baku. 2017-04-21 More...
President Ilham Aliyev received FIDE President President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Kirsan Ilyumzhinov. 2017-04-21 More...
Shamkir Chess 2017 opens Dedicated to the memory of international grandmaster Vugar Hashimov "Shamkir Chess 2017" super tournament's opening ceremony was held In Shamkir in Heydar Aliyev Center. 2017-04-21 More...
Sergey Karjakin visited the grave of Vugar Hashimov Russian grandmaster Sergey Karjakin came to Azerbaijan to attend the Vugar Hashimov memorial which will be held in Shamkir. 2017-04-19 More...