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New FIDE president Timur Turlov visits Baku
5 October 11:52
Chess

New FIDE president Timur Turlov visits Baku - PHOTO

Turlov meets Azerbaijan Chess Federation president Mahir Mammadov to discuss cooperation and chess development
Suleymanli and Muradli set career highs in FIDE rankings
1 October 15:26
Chess

Suleymanli and Muradli set career highs in FIDE rankings

Azerbaijan also improves its position in the men’s ranking of chess nations
Mahir Mammadov presents award to chess player who refused win without playing
28 September 16:36
Chess

Mahir Mammadov presents award to chess player who refused win without playing

The FIDE vice-president presented Tin Jingyao with the prestigious trophy for demonstrating the principles of fair play
Azerbaijan and Türkiye chess federations discuss new stage of cooperation
28 September 14:50
Chess

Azerbaijan and Türkiye chess federations discuss new stage of cooperation

Mahir Mammadov and newly elected Turkish Chess Federation president Enes Efendioglu met during the World Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan
38-year-old billionaire takes charge of world chess: Who is Timur Turlov? – İDMAN.BİZ FROM SAMARKAND – UPDATED + PHOTO/VIDEO
26 September 14:40
Chess

38-year-old billionaire takes charge of world chess: Who is Timur Turlov? – İDMAN.BİZ FROM SAMARKAND – UPDATED + PHOTO/VIDEO

Freedom Holding founder wins FIDE presidency with 110 votes in the second round and promises to bring digitalisation, technology and new investment to world chess
Azerbaijan to face Bulgaria and Slovenia in round 10 of Chess Olympiad
26 September 11:11
Chess

Azerbaijan to face Bulgaria and Slovenia in round 10 of Chess Olympiad

Both Azerbaijani teams have 13 match points with two rounds remaining in Samarkand

FIDE presidential election takes place in Samarkand with Azerbaijan represented
26 September 09:25
Chess

FIDE presidential election takes place in Samarkand with Azerbaijan represented

Azerbaijan Chess Federation President Mahir Mammadov is attending the FIDE General Assembly
Qatar captain Vugar Asadli: Azerbaijan have a good chance of winning a medal – İDMAN.BİZ FROM SAMARKAND
25 September 15:40
Chess

Qatar captain Vugar Asadli: Azerbaijan have a good chance of winning a medal – İDMAN.BİZ FROM SAMARKAND - VIDEO

The Azerbaijani grandmaster is leading Qatar's men's team at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand
Azerbaijan ahead: What does history say about chess matches with Armenia? – İDMAN.BİZ REVIEW
25 September 11:59
Chess

Azerbaijan ahead: What does history say about chess matches with Armenia? – İDMAN.BİZ REVIEW

The men's national teams have met 16 times in major classical team chess competitions
Azerbaijan to face Armenia in ninth round of Chess Olympiad
25 September 11:22
Chess

Azerbaijan to face Armenia in ninth round of Chess Olympiad

The Azerbaijani women's team will take on the Czech Republic in Samarkand
Azerbaijan begin seventh-round matches at World Chess Olympiad – İDMAN.BİZ FROM SAMARKAND
23 September 14:45
Chess

Azerbaijan begin seventh-round matches at World Chess Olympiad – İDMAN.BİZ FROM SAMARKAND - LIVE UPDATES

The men's team are facing Greece, while the women's side have started their key clash against Armenia in Samarkand
Azerbaijan vs Armenia: history of the women’s chess rivalry ahead of Samarkand clash - IDMAN.BIZ
23 September 14:15
Chess

Azerbaijan vs Armenia: history of the women’s chess rivalry ahead of Samarkand clash - IDMAN.BIZ

The teams are level on match wins in classical chess, but Azerbaijan lead in total board points

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