On the initiative of the Ijevan branch of the Chess Academy of Armenia, a children’s rapid chess championship under the title “Cup of the Ijevan branch of the Chess Academy of Armenia – 2022” was held in Ijevan on October 29.
The 80 schoolchildren from Ijevan, Dilijan, Berd, and Noyemberyan communities of Tavush region, Vanadzor, Spitak, and Stepanavan communities of Lori region, and Gegharkunik region participated in the championship.
Before the start of the championship, the representative of the chess academy presented the rules of the chess championship to the participants and wished them a spectacular and interesting game. Boys and girls under the age of 16 took part in the tournament.
The organizers note that participation in such tournaments is also an opportunity to gain experience in order to present the best in larger-scale championships in the future.
Ijevan primary school No. 1 and the president of Tavush region chess federation, Nikolay Ghaltakhchyan, supported the organization of the tournament.
The coaches are happy to note that such championships will be continuous, as children’s interest in chess is increasing year by year.
