The Amateur Rapid Chess Tournament Has Concluded

The final games have been played, the scores have been calculated, and the winners and prize recipients of the Amateur Rapid Team Chess Tournament have been determined.

Organized for the fifth consecutive year by the Chess Academy of Armenia and the Alfa Pharm pharmacy chain, the tournament once again demonstrated that chess is not only a game of individual skill but also of teamwork and unity. Throughout the day, 24 teams, with more than 100 participants, competed for victory, displaying determination, responsibility toward their teammates, and excellent sportsmanship.

The winners of the tournament are:

Main Prizes

1st Place: Davtashen Chess School
2nd Place: Matadors
3rd Place: Chess Queens

Special Awards

Best Result on Board 1: Tovmas Ohanyan

Best Result on Board 2: Vahan Tovmasyan

Best Result on Board 3: Alen Grigoryan

Best Result on Board 4: Tamara Manukyan

Best Female Player: Tamara Manukyan

The awards were presented by Grandmaster Smbat Lputian, Founder and CEO of the Chess Academy of Armenia, and Mikael Matsakyan, CEO of the Alfa Pharm pharmacy chain.

We congratulate all the winners and prize recipients and wish them continued success both in chess and in life.

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to our partner, the Alfa Pharm pharmacy chain, whose continued support has made it possible for this beloved tournament to be held year after year, providing young chess players with the opportunity to compete, develop their skills, and build new friendships.