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2026-11-03 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 21 to November 28, 2026, 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
2026-10-30 IM Arsen Davtyan has emerged as the winner “Tsaghkadzor Open” International Chess Tournament
One week of intense competition, hundreds of games, countless memorable moments and, of course, prize winners!
The Tsaghkadzor Open 2026 International Chess Tournament has come to an end, bringing together more than 200 chess players from 10 countries. After nine rounds of competition across two tournament groups, the event reached its conclusion with the closing c... Read More
2026-10-30 The Final Round and the Last Chance of Tsaghkadzor Open International Chess Tournament
The 9th round of the Tsaghkadzor Open 2026 International Chess Tournament is now underway.
In Group A, Russia’s Valery Sviridov leads the standings with 7.5 points, while in Group B, Armenia’s Narek Mkrtchyan is in the lead with 7 points.
The final round lies ahead, but the battle is far from over. Will the leaders manage to hold on to their positions, or will t... Read More
2026-10-28 Blitz Chess Tournament in Tsaghkadzor
On October 28, as part of the “Tsaghkadzor Open 2026” International Chess Tournament, a Blitz Chess Tournament was held, bringing together participants for a day of fast-paced and competitive chess.
Following the tournament, prizes were awarded in several special categories, alongside the main prize places.
Special Prizes
Best result among players under 12 – ... Read More
2026-10-25 Tsaghkadzor Open 2026 | International Blitz Chess Tournament
The Tsaghkadzor Open 2026 will host a blitz chess tournament on October 28 at 17:30.
The event will be played over 9 rounds using the Swiss system. Each player will have 3 minutes per game, with a 2-second increment per move starting from move one.
Prizes will be awarded to the top five finishers, along with special prizes
For registration and payment details... Read More
2026-10-25 The Tsaghkadzor Open International Chess Tournament Has Begun
The Tsaghkadzor Open 2026 International Chess Tournament kicked off today, October 24, at Eighty Eight Hotel & Spa in Tsaghkadzor.
Over the coming week, until October 30, more than 200 players from Armenia, Georgia, Germany, Iran, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Russia and Ukraine will compete in the tournament. The line-up includes Grandmasters, International Mas... Read More
2026-10-23 Rising Stars: An International Tournament Comes to a Close
On 23 October, the closing ceremony of the Rising Stars International Round-Robin Tournament took place at The Chess Academy of Armenia.
Throughout the week, titled players competed for Grandmaster and International Master norms, striving to take another step towards achieving international titles.
The closing ceremony was attended by tournament organiser and sp... Read More
2026-10-22 The Visit of the President of Armenian Chess Federation
On October 21, Serzh Sargsyan, the Third President of the Republic of Armenia and President of the Armenian Chess Federation, visited the Chess Academy of Armenia to follow the progress of the Rising Stars International Round-Robin Tournament, organized by Aghasi Inants.
During the visit, discussions focused on the progress of the tournament, the players’ performan... Read More
2026-10-17 "Rising Stars" International Round-Robin Tournament has kicked off
On October 17, the "Rising Stars" International Round-Robin Tournament kicked off at The Chess Academy of Armenia. Organised and sponsored by Aghasi Inants, a member of the Council of the Chess Federation of Armenia, the tournament brings together titled players competing for Grandmaster and International Master norms.
Over the next seven days, intense battles will... Read More
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
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