The traditional international chess super tournament "Vugar Gashimov Memorial 2024" will be held in Shusha from September 25 to 30, 2024. This event is dedicated to the memory of Azerbaijan's legendary chess player, European champion, and international grandmaster Vugar Gashimov. The tournament, featuring eight chess players, will include rapid and blitz formats.

The super tournament will take place at the Shusha Hotel, organized by the Vugar Gashimov Foundation, Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Azerbaijan Chess Federation.

September 25-30, 2024


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 No  Name Fed Rapid Blitz Total
1 Ian Nepomniachtchi (2755) FIDE 10/14 9/14 19
2 Nodirbek Abdusattorov (2766) UZB 8/14 10/14 18
3 Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2733) AZE 9/14 7/14 16
4 Vladislav Artemiev (2701) FIDE 8/14 6.5/14 14.5
5 Aydin Suleymanli (2632) AZE 6/14 7.5/14 13.5
6 Aravindh Chithambaram (2698) IND 5/14 8/14 13
7 Rauf Mamedov (2637) AZE 4/14 5/14 9
8 Richard Rapport (2715) HUN 6/14 3/14 9

Live Games

You can watch the live broadcast of the games with expert commentary during the tournament.

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Vugar Gashimov

Azerbaijani chess grandmaster

"I returned to gain the victory", the Azerbaijani grand master Vugar Hashimov said with a smile after his great victory on the 1st stage of the Baku 2008 Grand Prize which was held first time in the International Chess History. This great sound delight was not only about striking victory in chess, but also the triumph over the illness. After all, Vugar Hashimov was diagnosed medically in his childhood and was determined: There would not be any severe mental tension and chess contest.

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About Venue - Shusha Hotel & Conference Center

This year, from September 25-30, 2024, Shusha will come alive with the anniversary chess tournament of the Vugar Gashimov Memorial at the luxurious Shusha Hotel. This prestigious event not only celebrates the city’s vibrant cultural scene but also honors the legacy of Vugar Gashimov, one of Azerbaijan’s most prominent chess grandmasters.

Shusha Hotel

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Sponsors and Partners

Republic of Azerbaijan
Ministry of Youth and Sport
Shusha City
State Reserve

organizing partner