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Winners have been determined at Azerbaijan’s rapid and blitz championships for men and women.
Men’s competition
Khagan Ahmad scored 14 points to finish ahead of all his rivals and become the national champion. Ahmad Ahmadzade, half a point behind, took the silver medal with 13.5 points.
Khazar Babazade and Allahverdi Hamidov each scored 12.5 points. Babazade placed third and won the bronze medal on tiebreaks.
Women’s competition
Laman Hajiyeva won the women’s title with 14 points. Turkan Mammad yarova finished second with 13 points, while Malak Ismayil placed third with 11.5 points.
At the closing ceremony, the winners and medalists received medals and diplomas. The awards were presented by Azerbaijan Chess Federation President Mahir Mammadov and Vice President Faiq Hasanov. The championship had a total prize fund of 10,000 manats.
