European chess championship among cadets, youth and children is nearing completion in Bulgarian city of Albena.
8 out of 9 rounds have already been played. In a round before the finish, several Azerbaijani chess players have good chances for awards.
For example, in the tournament of boys no older than 10 years our Abdulla Gadimbeyli is seventh with 2 points after leader Greek Eugenios Ionnidis. Abdulla is to play the main opponent in the final round. In the same weight category Vugar Asadli has 6.5 points and is fourth.
In U-18 tournament among girls we are also fighting for awards. Sabina Guliyeva is fourth with six points. Narmina Kazimova Is sixth with 5.5 points.
Also the top ten before the last round among Azerbaijani representatives includes Ulviya Fataliyeva (U-16), Kenan Izzet (U-16), Aydan Khojatova (U-12), Gunal Mammadzade (U-12) and Magomed Muradli (U-8).
Azerbaijan is represented by 40 chess players. Overall, 48 European countries compete in the championship. The tournament ends today.
/News.az/