The first game of the fourth round of the Shamkir Chess 2017, holding by Synergy Group for Vugar Gashimov memorial has already finished. In the game of the Azerbajiani chess players Shahriyar Mammadyarov and Teimur Rajabov the draw has been recorded.

Afterwards of the game , Teimur Rajabov has answered the questions poising by journalists:” We know each other well with Shahriyar Mamadyarov. Generally, it is not quite easy to play against your team mate.Today’s draw was inevitable, generally to evaluate the all four round would be difficult for me. If we do not consider the first failure, I believe that my performance goes normal . I do want to show myself well. I will prepare for the upcoming tours. The main games are ahead” he said.

The current leader of the competiton, Shahriyar Mamadyarov has confimed what his partner said. Graduated from the Sumgayit Chess School, Shahriyar Mamadyarov has admitted that he has not prepared the game against Teimur Rajabov. “ It has not been less that we have defeated each other. We have competed remarkable in games such as World Cup just to name one. I do prepare for hours against opponents really. However, I do not practise a lot for the game with Teimur, and this time I have not prepared at all in Shamkir. Rajabov is a strong chess player. But, the most important thing is that, he is my team mate and friend as well. It has been a long time that we are both playing in Azerbaijan National Team. We have been European Champions twice togother. Sometimes, I do support Teimur. It is not a secret that we have a good relationship. It is quite difficult to play against Teimur. Cause we know each other well. The real fight is not possible at all cost between us".