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2026-10-05 International Scientific Conference “Theory and Practice of Chess Education”
The International Scientific Conference “Theory and Practice of Chess Education” has concluded in Tsaghkadzor, bringing together specialists from Armenia and abroad in the fields of chess, education, psychology, and science over two days.
Held on October 1–2 at Eighty Eight Hotel & Spa, the conference explored the potential of chess as an educational tool, its impa... Read More
2026-09-16 III, II and I Category Qualification Tournaments
From October 7 to 17, the Chess Academy of Armenia, in cooperation with the Chess Academy Club, will organize III, II and I Category Qualification Tournaments.
Tournament Dates / Times
October 7 — Round 1: 16:30
October 8 — Round 2: 16:30
October 11 — Round 3: 16:30
October 12 — Round 4: 16:30
October 13 — Round 5: 16:30
October 14 — Round 6: 16:30
October... Read More
2026-09-15 The final stage of the 20th Armenian School Chess Olympiad came to an end in Kapan
20 Years of Chess, Schools and Generations
On September 12, the final stage of the 20th Armenian School Chess Olympiad came to an end in Kapan.
Over several days, 14 of Armenia’s top school teams competed for the Olympiad title, bringing together schoolchildren, coaches and teachers from different communities across Armenia.
The 20th Olympiad also marked an i... Read More
2026-09-11 The final stage of the 20th Anniversary Armenian School Chess Olympiad has begun
On September 10, 14 of the best school chess teams from various regions of Armenia and Yerevan gathered in Kapan, the regional center of Syunik Province, to begin their chess competition.
The opening ceremony of the Olympiad took place on September 10 at the Kapan Cultural Center. The event was attended by Gor Tadevosyan, First Deputy Head of Kapan Community, and G... Read More
2026-09-09 International Scientific Conference “Theory and Practice of Chess Education”
The International Scientific Conference “Theory and Practice of Chess Education” will take place on October 1–2 in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia.
The conference is organized by the Chess Scientific Research Institute of the Armenian State Pedagogical University, together with the International School Chess Federation (ISCF), with the support of the Chess Academy of Armenia,... Read More
2026-09-07 The Amateur Rapid Chess Tournament has concluded.
Chess Academy of Armenia x Alfa-Pharm — 5 Years of Collaboration
As part of our anniversary year, an amateur rapid chess tournament was held on September 6 at the Alexandrovsky Restaurant, bringing together more than 100 chess enthusiasts.
One day, two tournaments, dozens of teams, individual battles, and, of course, plenty of exciting and hard-fought games.
... Read More
2026-09-07 The 2nd “Goris Open” International Chess Tournament
The Chess Academy of Armenia and Syunik Chess Federation are organizing 2nd “Goris Open” International Chess Tournament from November 11 to November 21, 2025, at the “BMG” hotel in Goris (33/3 Gusan Ashot Street, Goris, Syunik Province, Republic of Armenia).
“Goris Open” International Chess Tournament will be held in A and B groups:
Group A Tournament is open to... Read More
2026-09-06 Amateur Rapid Chess Tournament has kicked off
On September 6, the Amateur Rapid Chess Tournament kicked off at Alexandrovski Restaurant, bringing together more than 100 chess enthusiasts.
Participants of different ages and levels came together in one place, united by their love of chess, the excitement of competition, and simply the joy of spending a great day together.
This year also marks the 5th annivers... Read More
2026-09-04 “Rising Stars” International Round-Robin Chess Tournament
Agasi Inants, a member of the Council of the Chess Federation of Armenia and a FIDE Master, is organizing the “Rising Stars” International Round-Robin Chess Tournament from 17-23 October, 2026. The tournament is a 10-player GM and IM norm Round Robin event held in 9 rounds.
Time control: 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, plus 15 minutes for the whole game (with 30... Read More
2026-08-29 The Final Stage of the 20th Armenian School Chess Olympiad
The final stage of the Armenian School Chess Olympiad will take place in Kapan from September 10 to 13, bringing together the best school teams from different regions of Armenia as they compete for the title of Olympiad champion.
This year marks the 20th edition of the Olympiad. For two decades, through the collaboration of the Chess Academy of Armenia, the Ministr... Read More
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