GM Gashimov wins Abu Dhabi International Festival Print
Tuesday, 22 August 2006 00:00
GM Vugar Gashimov of Azerbaijan won the 16th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, winning the tie break over GM Ashot Anastasian of Armenia. A strong field of 49 titled players including 20 GMs competed in the Masters. A total of 213 players from 23 countries saw action 12-21 August in the Masters, Open, Youth Under-16, Children`s and Blitz tournaments with $34,200 at stake in cash prizes. Visit the official site. GM Vugar Gashimov of Azerbaijan won the 16th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, winning the tie break over GM Ashot Anastasian of Armenia. A strong field of 49 titled players including 20 GMs competed in the Masters. A total of 213 players from 23 countries saw action 12-21 August in the Masters, Open, Youth Under-16, Children`s and Blitz tournaments with $34,200 at stake in cash prizes. Visit the official site.

Asian Chess Federation president Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifah Al-Nehyan opened the 16th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Contact the organizing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it >Abu Dhabi Chess Club.

 
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