Azerbaijani chess player Shiroghlan Talibov has made a strong start at the international tournament in Denizli, Turkiye.
The International Master won his first three matches against opponents from Italy, Turkiye, and Russia, Idman.biz reports.
With 3 points, he currently leads the standings.
Another Azerbaijani player, Misratdin Iskandarov, is just half a point behind.
The tournament, held in a Swiss-system format, consists of nine rounds and features a total of 82 participants.
Idman.biz