The 42nd World Chess Olympiad starts in Baku today. The fight for the medals will be among 181 men's and 142 women's teams from more than 170 countries.
By the number of participants - 1600, the 42nd World Chess Olympiad in Baku is a record.
The competitions will be held in 11 rounds and will conclude on 13 September.
The contest is carried out in the sports and concert complex Baku Crystal Hall.
According to the rating, the Azerbaijani team is the 12th at the Olympics, and it has a task to enter the top ten. -06B-
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On Sunday, 8 September the weather in Baku and Apsheron peninsula will be predominantly without precipitation, moderate north-east wind will blow. Air temperature will be +18+23 at night and +27+31 during the day, the National Hydro-meteorological Service of the Ministry of Ecology reports.
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Five days have passed since the snap parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan. Although the Central Election Commission (CEC) has not yet finalized the protocols, the leading candidates from all 125 constituencies have been announced. What can be expected from them?
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On September 7th, changeable weather without precipitation is expected in Baku; moderate northwest wind. Daytime temperatures will range from +25 to +29 degrees Celsius. Humidity will be 60-70% at night and 40-45% during the day.
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On 4 September, Bakcell, the country's fastest mobile operator, together with Baku City Circuit Operations Company, organised a breakfast for journalists. At the meeting, representatives of Bakcell and Baku City Circuit Operations Company spoke in detail about the importance of holding motor racing competitions in Azerbaijan and answered journalists' questions.
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