Gothenburg:A chess tournament commemorating the 6th anniversary of Azerbaijan's Victory Day was held in Gothenburg, Sweden. The event aimed to celebrate this significant day with a gathering of young chess enthusiasts.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the tournament was co-organized by the Coordination Council of Scandinavian Azerbaijanis and the Azerbaijan Garabagh Center, with support from Azerbaijan's State Committee on Work with Diaspora. Participants included 16 children and young people from Gothenburg and surrounding areas.

Ulviyya Najafova, Coordinator of the Coordination Council of Scandinavian Azerbaijanis for Gothenburg and Head of the Azerbaijan Garabagh Center, addressed the opening ceremony. She emphasized the historical importance of Victory Day for Azerbaijan. The event commenced with the national anthem of Azerbaijan and a minute of silence to honor the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country's territorial integrity.

Chess master Parviz Abbaszada, who played a key role in organizing the tournament, officially opened the competition. Mikayil Karimli won the tournament, with Nuray Abbaszada, Oguzkhan Huseyn, and Fatma Huseyn taking second, third, and fourth places, respectively.