Cup of Armenian Diaspora in St Petersburg

AZG Armenian Daily #172, 09/09/2006

Sport

CUP OF ARMENIAN DIASPORA IN ST PETERSBURG

The first open tournament of chess amateurs for the
cup of Armenian national-cultural autonomy will be
held in St. Petersburg in October, Yerkramas newspaper
of Russian-Armenian reports. The tournament is
dedicated to the glorious victory of Armenian chess
players in 37th Chess Olympiad in Turin. The event was
organized by the Armenian Association of St.
Petersburg and welcomed by the chess federation of St.
Petersburg and Armenian consulate.

The aim of the tournament is further fostering of
friendly ties between Armenian and Russian nations. It
will be open for everyone. It’s envisaged that
national minorities of St. Petersburg will also take
part in the tournament. Not only the first 3 best
players will receive prices but also the best female
player and the best young player will receive special
prizes.