Al Ain:Azerbaijani chess player Read Samadov clinched a bronze medal at the 2026 FIDE World Junior U20 Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships held in Al Ain, the United Arab Emirates. Samadov achieved this feat by scoring seven points out of nine rounds, securing a third-place finish in the competition.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, another Azerbaijani participant, Shiroglan Talibov, finished in 8th position with a total of 6.5 points.

The tournament featured a total of 91 chess players, bringing together young talents from around the world to compete in the prestigious event.