Azerbaijani chess player Aydin Suleymanli will compete alongside former world championship finalist Ian Nepomniachtchi at the prestigious Aeroflot Open, scheduled to take place in Moscow from March 1 to 6.
Nepomniachtchi is the tournament’s top-rated participant, followed by Richard Rapport (Hungary) and Daniil Dubov (Russia), Idman.biz reports.
A total of 142 players have registered for the event, which is known for attracting strong international competition.
Aydin Suleymanli is a former Aeroflot Open champion, adding extra intrigue to his return to the tournament.
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