Armenian Men and Women Championships kick off on January 11
The highest league of 78th Armenian Men Championship and the highest league of 73rd Armenian Women Championship will kick off on January 11. The Chess federation reported, the solemn opening ceremony of the tournaments will take place at Tigran Petrosyan Chess House on 11 of January and the first round of both tournaments will take place on January 12. The rounds will start at 15:00 Yerevan time.
10 chess players will participate in each tournament. There are 7 GMs and 3 IMs in Men tournament and 3 WIMs in Women tournament.
According to regulations the winners of the tournaments will be included in national teams.