Hersonissos:Baku Azerbaijani chess players are set to compete in the European Youth Chess Championship, which will be held in Hersonissos, Crete, Greece, from November 3 to 12.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Azerbaijan will be represented by 40 players, including notable talents such as reigning youth world champion Zahra Allahverdi, European Championship silver medallist Mehriban Ahmadli, and continental bronze medallist Maryam Aghaverdiyeva.

The competition will feature six age categories, specifically U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, and U18, with separate sections for open and girls' events. Each championship will consist of nine rounds played under the Swiss system, with a time control of 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment per move from the first move.

The event is expected to gather nearly 1,250 young players from 49 European federations, including 281 titled players, highlighting the high level of competition anticipated in Crete.