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Chess Academy of Armenia
Yerevan, Armenia
Contact: Aram Hajian
Tel: (3741) 52-02-46
Fax: (3741) 52-02-46
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.petrosian2004.com
Re: The Tigran Petrosian Memorial Internet Chess Tournament
In homage to one of the greatest chess players of all time, the Chess
Academy of Armenia is proud to hold a unique tournament honoring
Armenia's favorite son. The former world champion, who passed away in
1984, would have been 75 this year and most probably quite impressed
with Armenia's chess legacy he helped initiate and encourage.
The Tigran Petrosian Memorial Internet Tournament, the last in
a series of tournaments dedicated to the memory of the 9th World
Champion, includes a novel twist on the conventional tournament format
customarily seen. The organizers have decided to host a tournament
before the largest public audience possible, with the games themselves
being played online. The national teams of France, China, Russia,
and host country Armenia will square off via the internet, with
each four-player team locking horns in a six round event. Tune in
to www.petrosian2004.com for live games, commentary, and news about
this exciting event. Total prize fund: $55,000. Games begin at
12:00 noon (Paris time), 14:00 (St. Petersburg), 15:00 (Yerevan),
and 19:00 (Beijing) daily from December 18-23, 2004.
Sincerely, the Chess Academy of Armenia
www.petrosian2004.com
Chess Academy of Armenia
Yerevan, Armenia
Contact: Aram Hajian
Tel: (3741) 52-02-46
Fax: (3741) 52-02-46
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.petrosian2004.com
Re: The Tigran Petrosian Memorial Internet Chess Tournament
In homage to one of the greatest chess players of all time, the Chess
Academy of Armenia is proud to hold a unique tournament honoring
Armenia's favorite son. The former world champion, who passed away in
1984, would have been 75 this year and most probably quite impressed
with Armenia's chess legacy he helped initiate and encourage.
The Tigran Petrosian Memorial Internet Tournament, the last in
a series of tournaments dedicated to the memory of the 9th World
Champion, includes a novel twist on the conventional tournament format
customarily seen. The organizers have decided to host a tournament
before the largest public audience possible, with the games themselves
being played online. The national teams of France, China, Russia,
and host country Armenia will square off via the internet, with
each four-player team locking horns in a six round event. Tune in
to www.petrosian2004.com for live games, commentary, and news about
this exciting event. Total prize fund: $55,000. Games begin at
12:00 noon (Paris time), 14:00 (St. Petersburg), 15:00 (Yerevan),
and 19:00 (Beijing) daily from December 18-23, 2004.
Sincerely, the Chess Academy of Armenia
www.petrosian2004.com