Azerbaijani chess player becomes champion of international tournament

In Uzbekistan, the traditional international chess tournament UzChess Cup is nearing completion.

As AZERTAC reports, the winner in the Challenge section became known on the eve of the last round. Having scored the maximum number of points in 7 rounds, the champion of Azerbaijan Muhammad Muradli secured first place for himself. Having 7 points in his assets, M. Muradli will face the Uzbek chess player Jahongir Vakhidov in the last round tomorrow.

Regardless of the result, Muhammad Muradli will retain the first line in the competition.