The World Rapid Chess Championship has kicked off in London, with teams from around the globe vying for top honors.
After four rounds, the team Freedom, featuring Azerbaijani grandmaster Rauf Mammadov, currently holds third place in the standings, Idman.biz reports.
Mammadov contributed to the team’s success by winning both of his initial two games.
Freedom has accumulated 7 points so far — with wins awarding 2 points and draws 1 point.
Meanwhile, another Azerbaijani grandmaster, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, is representing the team Generation XYZA, which has gathered 5 points and sits in 18th place. The team has registered two wins, one draw, and one loss from their four matches.
The championship continues, with several crucial rounds yet to be played as teams compete for the title.
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