"BakuOpen" chess tournament to gather best of the best

One of the most important chess events of this month is of course the traditional international "BakuOpen" tournament, which starts off today in the Novkhani settlement of Baku. So far, according to the ratings, the farovite is Shahriyar Mammadyarov.

Although to remain one, he will have to do his best, as there are many good players participating in the tournament.

Reportedly, the grand prize for the winner of the tournament is 50 000 dollars - quite a big sum of money for chess tournaments (Cappelle La Grande (30 000 euros), Dubai Chess Open (45 000 USD), Albena Open (40 000 USD).

Azerbaijani chess federation is set to provide players with good stimulus - even a player ranked 9th in the tournament will get his money prize.


/Day.Az/