The Shirvan Open 2026 International Chess Festival, held as part of the Azerbaijan Chess Tour, has concluded, with Azerbaijani player Murad Ibrahimli claiming victory in the main tournament.
As reported by İdman.Biz, citing the Azerbaijan Chess Federation (ACF), the competition took place at the Shirvan Olympic Sports Complex and was jointly organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the ACF and the Shirvan City Executive Authority.
Ibrahimli secured first place in Tournament A after collecting 7.5 points from nine rounds.
Namig Guliyev and India's Visah finished second and third, respectively, with seven points each.
In Tournament B, Umid Alasgarov emerged victorious with seven points, while Duygu Bagirova finished second and Ayyub Zakiyev took third place.
Indian chess players also enjoyed success in the faster time controls. Haqavane Aakanksha won the rapid competition, while Visah claimed the blitz title, adding to his third-place finish in Tournament A.
The festival brought together nearly 150 chess players representing six countries, with a total prize fund of AZN 22,670.
At the closing ceremony, the winners and medalists received their awards in the presence of Shirvan City Executive Authority head Ilgar Abbasov and Azerbaijan Chess Federation President and FIDE Vice-President Mahir Mammadov.
Both officials congratulated the winners and wished them success in future competitions.
The international festival concluded after several days of competitive chess, further contributing to the development and promotion of the sport in Azerbaijan.
