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Vugar Gashimov’s father passes away

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8 January 2025 15:49
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Vugar Gashimov’s father passes away

Gasim Gashimov, the father of late chess grandmaster Vugar Gashimov, passed away today in a hospital.

The Azerbaijan Chess Federation's press service reported the sad news, Idman.biz reports.

Gasim Gashimov, along with his wife Aida Gashimova, was injured in an explosion at their home on December 3 of last year.

May he rest in peace...

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