Montesilvano, Italy: Azerbaijani chess sensation Ayan Allahverdiyeva emerged as the world champion at the 2023 World Youth Chess Championship in Montesilvano, Italy. Her triumph in the Girls' U18 Section was reported by APA, where she achieved an impressive score of 9.5 out of 11.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the event was a global affair, attracting about 1000 competitors from 94 nations.