Azerbaijan Chess Federation facts for kids
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| Abbreviation | AŞF |
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| Formation | 1920 (1992) |
| Headquarters | Xaqani küçəsi 1, Baku |
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Region served
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Azerbaijan |
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President
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Mahir Mammedov |
| Affiliations | FIDE, European Chess Union |
The Azerbaijan Chess Federation (also known as AŞF) is the main group that organizes and promotes chess in Azerbaijan. It is connected to the World Chess Federation, called FIDE.
The Federation started in 1920 when Azerbaijan joined the Soviet Union. It was set up again in 1992 after Azerbaijan became an independent country. In the same year, it also joined FIDE. The main office of the Federation is in Baku.
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Who Leads the Federation?
The Azerbaijan Chess Federation is run by an executive committee. This group helps make important decisions about chess in the country.
The current leaders include:
- President – Mahir Mammedov
- First Vice-president – Faiq Hasanov
- Vice-president – Seymur Talibov
- General Secretary – Ilaha Gadimova
Amazing Chess Players
The Federation includes many talented chess players from Azerbaijan. These players have earned special titles based on their skills.
Grandmasters
A Grandmaster is the highest title a chess player can get. It is given by FIDE. These players are among the best in the world.
Some of Azerbaijan's Grandmasters are:
- Vüqar Həşimov
- Şəhriyar Məmmədyarov
- Rauf Məmmədov
- Qədir Hüseynov
- Nicat Məmmədov
- Azər Mirzəyev
- Eltac Səfərli
- Fərid Abbasov
- Rəsul İbrahimov
- Rəşad Babayev
- Namiq Quliyev
- Elmar Məhərrəmov
- Sərxan Quliyev
- Cəmil Ağamalıyev
- Rüfət Bağırov
- Aydın Hüseynov
- Teimour Radjabov
International Masters
An International Master is another high title in chess. It is just below Grandmaster. These players are also very skilled.
Some of Azerbaijan's International Masters are:
- Abasov Nicat
- Vasif Durarbəyli
- Vüqar Rəsulov
- Loğman Quliyev
- Anar Allahveridyev
- Elmir Hüseynov
- Sənan Dövlətov
- Fikrət Sideifzadə
- Rəhim Qasımov
- İlqar Bacarani
Women Grandmasters
This title is for the best female chess players. They have achieved a very high level of skill in chess.
Some of Azerbaijan's Women Grandmasters are:
- İlahə Qədimova
- Zeynəb Məmmədyarova
- Türkan Məmmədyarova
- Firuzə Vəlixanlı
- Aynur Sofiyeva
Women International Masters
This title is for highly skilled female chess players. It is a step towards becoming a Women Grandmaster.
Some of Azerbaijan's Women International Masters are:
- Kazımova Nərmin
- Nərgiz Umudova
- Xəyalə İsgəndərova
- Elmira Əliyeva
- Məmmədova Gülnar
- İsmayılova Pərvanə
- Ağasıyeva Fidan
Chess Competitions
The Federation organizes many chess events in Azerbaijan. These competitions help players improve and compete.
Some of the main competitions include:
- Azerbaijani Chess Championship (for men)
- Azerbaijan Women's Chess Championship
- Azerbaijan Children's Chess Championship
Big International Events
The Federation has also hosted major international chess tournaments. These events bring top players from around the world to Azerbaijan.
Some past international events include:
- FIDE Grand-Prix 2008 (held in Baku)
- 42nd Chess Olympiad (held in Baku in 2016)
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