Two Azerbaijani chess clubs to participate in European Cup

Two chess clubs of Azerbaijan will participate in the European Chess Club Cup, which will start on October 3 in Mayrhofen, Austria, Report informs, citing the Azerbaijan Chess Federation.

The Vugar Hashimov club will represent the country in the 6-day men's competition. Three-time European champion Rauf Mammadov, international grandmasters Kiril Shevchenko, Misratdin Iskanderov, Vugar Asadli, international masters Ahmad Ahmadzade, Ulvu Sadigov, Khazar Babazade, and Anar Allahverdiyev were included in the team. The latter will be the captain of the club.

The Odlar Yurdu club will compete in the women's competition organized for the 26th time. The club, captained by international grandmaster Jahangir Agarahimov, includes the silver medalist of the individual European championship, Gunay Mammadzade, the bronze medalist of the continental championship, Ulviyya Fataliyeva, international master Gulnar Mammadova, women's international grandmasters Khanim Balajayeva, Govhar Beidullayeva will compete.