Bagirov was awarded his International Master title in 1963 , but had to wait until 1978 to be formally recognized as a Grandmaster .
Bagirov 's 1960 Soviet Championship result Bagirov he was clearly at that level .
Bagirov was awarded his International Master title in 1963 , but had to wait until 1978 to be formally recognized as a Grandmaster , although his 1960 Soviet Championship result showed he was clearly at that level .