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FIDE GRAND PRIX TOURNAMENT WAS KICKED UP IN JERMUK
armradio.am
10.08.2009 15:56
FIDE Grand Prix "Jermuk 2009" Chess tournament dedicated to the 80th
birth anniversary of world 9th champion Tigran Petrosyan is officially
kicked up. RA President Serzh Sargsyan made the opening speech. He
greeted the participants, officials and guests, and noted that it is
great honor to host such championship.
"This championship is dedicated to the 80th birth anniversary of world
chess 9th champion Tigran Petrosyan. He was more than chess champion
for us.
He is the symbol of our national dignity," said President Sargsyan.
According to him Tigran Petrosyan proved that Armenian chess is able
to have serious achievements. "His victories and achievements brought
up generations. And today we proudly say Armenia is the motherland
of Olympic champions. RA President concluded his speech quoting
Tigran Petrosyan: "Chess is an interesting play, beautiful art and
fundamental science."
armradio.am
10.08.2009 15:56
FIDE Grand Prix "Jermuk 2009" Chess tournament dedicated to the 80th
birth anniversary of world 9th champion Tigran Petrosyan is officially
kicked up. RA President Serzh Sargsyan made the opening speech. He
greeted the participants, officials and guests, and noted that it is
great honor to host such championship.
"This championship is dedicated to the 80th birth anniversary of world
chess 9th champion Tigran Petrosyan. He was more than chess champion
for us.
He is the symbol of our national dignity," said President Sargsyan.
According to him Tigran Petrosyan proved that Armenian chess is able
to have serious achievements. "His victories and achievements brought
up generations. And today we proudly say Armenia is the motherland
of Olympic champions. RA President concluded his speech quoting
Tigran Petrosyan: "Chess is an interesting play, beautiful art and
fundamental science."