The 2026 Aleksandr Aslanov Memorial took place at the Republic Chess Center in Baku, Azerbaijan, from July 7 to 12, 2026.
The tournament featured separate Grandmaster (GM) and International Master (IM) groups, with three IM norms achieved.
Final Results
GM group: Ahmad Ahmadzada finished first with 7/9, followed by Lev Zverev with 6.5/9 and Tunar Davudov with 5.5/9. View the full GM group standings on Chess-Results.
IM group: Pasham Alizada and Ruslan Gadzhiev both scored 7/9, with Alizada taking first place on tiebreak. Dmitriy Petukhov finished third with 6/9. View the full IM group standings on Chess-Results.
Congratulations to Tunar Davudov and Pasham Alizada of Azerbaijan, as well as Ruslan Gadzhiev of Russia, on achieving International Master norms.
We wish all three players continued success in their future tournaments and chess careers.
Appreciation
Azeri Chess Academy extends its sincere gratitude to all participants for contributing to the success of the event. Special thanks go to Nurali Mammadzada for his invaluable efforts in managing the tournament, as well as to the management of the Republic Chess Center for their support.
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