The traditional international chess super tournament "Vugar Gashimov Memorial 2025" will be held in Khankendi from December 8 to 12, 2025. This event is dedicated to the memory of Azerbaijan's legendary chess player, European champion, and international grandmaster Vugar Gashimov. The tournament, featuring six chess players, will include rapid and blitz formats.

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

December 8-12, 2025


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 No  Name Fed Rapid Blitz Total
1 Ian Nepomniachtchi FID 6.5/10 6.5/10 13
2 Vladimir Fedoseev SLO 6/10 7/10 13
3 Rauf Mamedov AZE 4.5/10 6/10 10.5
4 Nodirbek Yakubboev UZB 5/10 4.5/10 9.5
5 Amin Tabatabaei IRI 5/10 3/10 8
6 Aydin Suleymanli AZE 3/10 3/10 6

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 - Khankendi Congress Center

The Khankendi Congress Center, meeting high functionality and aesthetic standards and equipped with modern technical facilities, is one of the key facilities in the tourism and business infrastructure of Khankendi city.

The Congress Center offers extensive opportunities for hosting congresses, conferences, seminars, business meetings, and events of national and international significance. Here, the harmony of modern comfort and national architectural traditions creates a unique atmosphere.


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Sponsors and Partners

Republic of Azerbaijan
Ministry of Youth and Sport

organizing partner