Hong kong: Azerbaijani chess player Aydin Suleymanli stunned chess legend, world No. 1, and five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championship in Hong Kong. The remarkable match saw the Azerbaijani team, Odlar Yurdu, overcome one of the tournament favorites, WR Chess, with a final score of 3.5-2.5.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the WR Chess team was composed of renowned grandmasters including Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana, Wesley So, and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. Despite the formidable lineup, Suleymanli's performance was instrumental in securing the victory for his team.

The Odlar Yurdu team's win against such a strong opponent marked a significant achievement. With this victory, they concluded the tournament in eighth place, earning 15 points. The success at the championship highlighted the strength and potential of Azerbaijani chess players on the international stage.