Yerevan Open int'l chess tournament gets going in Armenia's capitalSeptember 19, 2017 - 11:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The 2nd Yerevan Open international chess tournament kicked off in the Armenian capital on Monday, September 18, set to run through September 27. With a total prize fund of $18,000, the event hosts some 50 players from 13 countries, including 20 grandmasters. According to deputy chairman of Armenia's chess federation Smbat Lputian, the tournament is an excellent opportunity for Armenia-based chess players who don't have the chance to participate in international events. Attending the Yerevan Open launch was mayor Taron Margaryan, who expressed hope that the guests will be able to enjoy everything that the Armenian capital has to offer. The tournament is a 9 round Swiss system tournament. The pairing program used in the tournament is Swiss - Manager based on ratings. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |