On November 30, an interfaculty chess competition dedicated to the "Green World Solidarity Year" was held at Sumgayit State University. In the competition, 7 teams consisting of students of Sumgait State University and Sumgait State Technical College fought for the first place. First, the vice-rector for social affairs and public relations of the university, associate professor Elmar Khalilov spoke about the importance of the competition. He said that Sumgayit State University pays special attention not only to academic education, but also to sports. The wide and modern sports base of the university creates favorable conditions for students to form a healthy lifestyle, ensure their physical development, and at the same time achieve success in the field of sports. For this reason, our students participate in various sports competitions and win. Of course, these successes are the result of the university's support to the sports field. The purpose of holding such a chess competition is to promote the development of intellectual skills among students and contribute to the formation of a healthy competitive environment. At the end of his speech, the vice-rector wished success to the competition participants. Then the race started. The competition was held in accordance with international rules, and the team of the faculty of Natural Sciences won the first place, the team of Philology took the second place, and the team of the Faculty of Economics and Management took the third place.