The World Championship qualifier between the women’s chess teams of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan will determine the 12th spot for the event in Linares, Spain.
Idman.Biz reports that Youth and Sports Minister Farid Gayibov made the remarks at the opening ceremony of the World Championship qualifying match between the Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan women’s chess teams.
He noted that significant steps are being taken to develop sports cooperation between the two countries: “I recently visited Uzbekistan. It is encouraging that they have made great progress in sports. I believe that through our collaboration, our future victories will be even greater.”
The 12th spot for the World Championship, which will be held in Linares, Spain, will be decided in the qualifying match between the Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan teams. Over two days of rapid games, the winning team will secure a place in the World Championship.
