Vugar Gashimov loses as Odlar Yurdu wins at European Cup

Azerbaijani teams had contrasting results in the fourth round of the European Chess Club Cup in Budva, Montenegro.

In the men’s competition, Vugar Gashimov lost 2-4 to Romanian side SuperChess Romania. Aydin Suleymanli, playing for the Azerbaijani club, defeated Uzbek grandmaster Nodirbek Abdusattorov, who is ranked among the world’s top five. His win did not prevent the team’s overall defeat.

In the women’s competition, Odlar Yurdu beat Germany’s Kölner Schachfreunde 2.5-1.5. After four rounds, both Azerbaijani teams have six points. Vugar Gashimov are in 12th place, while Odlar Yurdu are sixth.

Turkish club Bayegan Pendik, featuring Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, are fifth with seven points. The seven-round tournament, played under the Swiss system, will conclude on October 23.

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In the second round on October 19, Odlar Yurdu lost 1-3 to defending champions Cercle d'Echecs de Monte-Carlo of Monaco.