BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 14. The traditional
international chess tournament UzChess Cup, taking place in
Uzbekistan, is drawing to a close.


On the eve of the final round, the winner of the "Challenge"
category was announced. Azerbaijani champion Muhammad Muradli, who
scored the maximum points in seven rounds, secured first place. M.
Muradly, who scored 7 points, will face Uzbek chess player Jahongir
Vakhidov in the final round tomorrow.







Regardless of the result, Muhammad Muradli will retain first
place in the competition.