Azerbaijani female player Gulnar Mammadova is contesting medals at the 1st International “Women`s Chess Championship” tournament dedicated to the International Women`s Day held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on March 5-12.

After Round 2, Mammadova ties for 3rd-9th places with 2.5 points.

The Swiss system tournament, which brought together 111 chess players from 10 countries, features nine rounds.

The total prize fund is 50 000 US dollars.

Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency