Armenia will once again host some of the world’s top grandmasters

One of the region’s most prestigious and anticipated chess event — the Stepan Avagyan Memorial Tournament — will begin soon.

The tournament is organized by the Chess Academy of Armenia.

This tournament bears the name of Stepan Avagyan, a man whose great dedication and support played an important role in the development of Armenian chess. His legacy continues to live on not only in memories, but also through this tournament, which year after year brings together some of the world’s strongest chess players in Armenia.

Over the years, the Stepan Avagyan Memorial has become one of the most important and anticipated events on the international chess calendar, distinguished by its elite lineup, high organizational standards, and exceptional competitive atmosphere.

Armenia will once again host some of the world’s top grandmasters, becoming the center of elite competition, intellectual battles, and beautiful chess games.

This year’s participants are:
GM Nihal Sarin – 2723
GM Samuel Sevian – 2696
GM Aravindh Chithambaram – 2692
GM Ray Robson – 2653
GM Alexander Donchenko – 2645
GM Shant Sargsyan – 2644
GM Vladislav Artemiev – 2641
GM Aram Hakobyan – 2635
GM Robert Hovhannisyan – 2629
GM Szymon Gumularz – 2613

The tournament promises to be intense, unpredictable, and truly spectacular, with top-level chess and real battles expected on every board.