The Azerbaijani Chess Championship is usually held in

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. It is organised by the

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(ACF). The first championship was played in 1934, when Azerbaijan was a part of the

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. Championships were held sporadically in the

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until 1945, when they became contested every year; this has continued today in independent Azerbaijan.

Winners

References

External links

Official web site of Azerbaijan Chess Federation (ACF)

Azerbaijan Chess Federation
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