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Azerbaijan`s Safarli wins silver at London Chess Classic

Azerbaijan`s Safarli wins silver at London Chess Classic

Baku, December 20, AZERTAC

Azerbaijani grandmaster Eltaj Safarli has claimed a silver medal at the Super Rapidplay tournament of London Chess Classic.

Russian Woman Grandmaster Valentina Gunina became the winner of the tournament.

The Super Rapidplay tournament brought together 475 chess players from 45 countries.

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