Azerbaijani Championships: Mamedov and Mammadzada capture titles

Rauf Mamedov and Gunay Mammadzada emerged victorious at the 2025 Azerbaijani Chess Championships in Baku. Mamedov clinched his seventh national title after a dramatic final against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, while Mammadzada secured her third championship with a masterful tiebreak performance against Govhar Beydullayeva. The tournament featured Azerbaijan’s strongest players, intense battles and unexpected upsets. | Photos: Azerbaijani Chess Federation