The Azerbaijan Chess Championship is nearing its conclusion.

According to Offsideplus.az, the first finalist in the men's category has been decided.

Mahammad Muradli secured his place in the final after defeating Read Samadov in their return match.

The second game between Shahriyar Mammadyarov and Aydin Suleymanli ended in another draw. The winner of this pair and the second finalist will be determined in a tie-break.

The finalists and the contenders for the bronze medal have already been confirmed in the women's category:

Semi-final results: In the return matches, Ulviyya Fataliyeva and Gulnar Mammadova settled for a draw, while Ayan Allahverdiyeva defeated Turkan Mammadyarova to advance.

Final: Ulviyya Fataliyeva vs. Ayan Allahverdiyeva

3rd Place Match: Gulnar Mammadova vs. Turkan Mammadyarova