The Rapid Chess Championship was held in Kornidzor

The Syunik Chess Federation continues to actively support and coordinate initiatives to develop chess across the region. 

From December 19 to 21, the "Kornidzor 2025" Rapid Chess Championship was held at Kornidzor School under the auspices of the Armenian Chess Federation. The tournament was organized in cooperation with the Syunik Chess Federation, the "Kornidzor" Foundation, and the local municipal administration.

This tournament is unique as a rural community event in Armenia and serves as an excellent example of how chess can bring people together, gathering participants of different ages and genders in one place.

The 9-round tournament was highly competitive. The last day, in particular, was held in a "swing" system, where luck could change with each step. As a result, the winners were determined by tie-breaks, as the leaders had scored an equal 7.5 points.

Here are the main prize winners:
Champion: Mikael Khachatryan
2nd place: Davit Hovakimyan
3rd place: Eduard Simonyan

Special prize winners:
Seniors
1st place: Zhora Danielyan
2nd place: Asatur Baghdasaryan
3rd place: Sevada Danielyan

Juniors
1st place: Davit Manucharyan 
2nd place: Ruben Danielyan
3rd place: Arame Karapetyan

Women
1st place: Lilia Movsisyan
2nd place: Syuzanna Babayan
3rd place: Silvi Karapetyan

Congratulations to all the prize winners!