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The Chess Academy of Armenia is honored and delighted to inform you that "Andranik Margaryan Memorial-2026" Round Robin Chess Tournament will take place from the 9th to 16th of January.
We truly hope that all the players, coaches and parents will have an enjoyable time.
For your convenience, our official website makes it relatively easy to obtain tournament regulations, schedule or any detail about roles and instantly get helpful information. Anyway, if you encounter any issues, feel free to contact us:
Add.: Shevchenko 34, Yerevan, 0050, RA
Tel.: +374 10 44 84 79 , +374 91 19 25 14
E-mail: tournaments@chessacademy.am
Good luck to everyone, have a great and exciting tournament and most of all have fun!
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2026-01-16 The 16th Andranik Margaryan Memorial, held with Grandmaster and International Master norms, has come to an end
The 16th Andranik Margaryan Memorial, held with Grandmaster and International Master norms, has come to an end.
After nine intense and surprise-filled rounds, the winners of the tournament were determined.
In the Grandmaster norm tournament, IM Aaryan Varshney claimed first place with 7 points out of 9, also completed his third and final Grandmaster norm during ... Read More
2026-01-16 AGBU Armenia’s Chairman Vasken Yakubyan’s visit to the Chess Academy of Armenia
On January 15, Vasken Yakubyan, Chairman of AGBU Armenia, visited the Chess Academy of Armenia, where he followed the course of the 16th Andranik Margaryan Memorial Tournament. Within the framework of the event, a youth tournament with 630 participants is being held, along with round-robin tournaments featuring GM and IM norm competitions, with players arriving from A... Read More
2026-01-15 Tomorrow marks the conclusion of the 16th Andranik Margaryan Memorial
Tomorrow marks the conclusion of the 16th Andranik Margaryan Memorial.
With seven rounds completed, the leaders are apparent.
In the GM norm tournament, IM Varshney Aaryan stands as the sole leader with 6 points, showcasing consistent and confident play throughout the event.
Meanwhile, the IM norm tournament is currently led by IM Pogosyan Stefan, who has acc... Read More
2026-01-14 The visit of the third President of the Republic of Armenia to the Chess Academy of Armenia
Today the third President of the Republic of Armenia and the President of the Armenian Chess Federation, Serzh Sargsyan, visited the Chess Academy of Armenia to observe the ongoing 16th Andranik Margaryan Memorial Tournament.
Also present were Smbat Lputyan, Founder and President of the Chess Academy of Armenia and Grandmaster, Armen Gevorgyan, President of the Ar... Read More
2026-01-12 Summary of Round 4
The Andranik Margaryan Memorial has reached a decisive stage.
After the 4th round, the tournament leaders have emerged.
In the GM norm tournament, IM Aaryan Varshney stands as the sole leader with 3.5 points.
In the IM norm tournament, the top position is shared by FM Vache Hovakimyan and IM Armen Barsghyan, both scoring 3 points.
Who do you think will cla... Read More
2026-01-09 The 16th Andranik Margaryan Memorial has officially started
On January 9, the opening ceremony and the first round of the 16th Andranik Margaryan Memorial has officially started at the Chess Academy of Armenia, marking another important chapter in honoring the memory of Andranik Margaryan.
During the event, welcome remarks were delivered by GM Smbat Lputyan, Founder and President of the Chess Academy of Armenia, and Armen H... Read More
2026-01-09 Andranik Margaryan Memorial Round Robin Tournament
From January 9–16, 2026, the Chess Academy of Armeia is organising the 16th Andranik Margaryan Memorial, a prestigious annual event that brings together talented young players and experienced competitors from Armenia and abroad.
This year’s edition will once again feature Grandmaster (GM) and International Master (IM) norm sections, offering participants a valuable... Read More
2025-01-16 Andranik Margaryan 15th Memorial Round Robin tournaments with IM and GM norms is drawn to a close
Andranik Margaryan 15th Memorial Round Robin tournaments with IM and GM norms is drawn to a close.
The results of the GM tournament are as follows:
1st Place: IM Nozdrachev Vladislav
2nd place: IM Davtyan Arsen
3rd place: IM Nazari Arad
Also the results of the IM tournament are:
1st place: FM Sukiasyan Vahe A.
2nd place: FM Pashikyan Rudolf
3rd place: IM O... Read More
2025-01-16 Summary of Round 8
In the 8th round of the Andranik Margaryan Memorial Grandmaster norm tournament, the leader Vladislav Nozdrachev, playing with the white pieces, quickly drew against GM Levon Babujian. By securing 7 points, Nozdrachev fulfilled the International Grandmaster norm one round before the tournament's conclusion.
Another key game of the round, Robert Piliposyan vs. Arsen... Read More
2025-01-13 Summary of Round 5
In the 5th round of the Andranik Margaryan Memorial GM norm tournament, the leaders Arsen Davtyan and Vladislav Nozdrachev faced each other. Playing with the white pieces, Arsen managed to gain an advantage and gradually increased the pressure.
The game was highly intense and marked by mutual errors, but the decisive moment came on move 30, when White, under time ... Read More
2025-01-13 The visit of the third President of the Republic of Armenia to the Chess Academy of Armenia
Today, Serzh Sargsyan, the third President of the Republic of Armenia and President of the Armenian Chess Federation visited the Chess Academy of Armenia to observe the ongoing progress of the 15th Andranik Margaryan Memorial Tournament.
The President was present in the halls of the Swiss and Round Robin Tournaments, where over 682 chess players from Yerevan and regi... Read More
2025-01-10 Summary of Round 2
After the 2nd round of the Andranik Margaryan Memorial Grandmaster Norm Tournament, three players—Vladislav Nozdrachev, Arsen Davtyan, and Robert Piliposyan—are leading the tournament table with a perfect score of 100%.
In the 1st round, Arsen Davtyan achieved a beautiful victory against Erik Hakobyan:
17. Ra4! The rook moves to the 4th rank on the kingside,... Read More
2025-01-08 The 15th Andranik Margaryan memorial RR chess tournament has begun, featuring International Grandmaster and Master norms.
The 15th Andranik Margaryan memorial RR chess tournament has begun, featuring International Grandmaster and Master norms.
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Wishing everyone a fair and spectacular tournament.
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2024-11-01 Andranik Margaryan 15th Memorial with GM norm
The Chess Academy of Armenia is organizing an International Chess Tournament “Andranik Margaryan 15th Memorial” from 8th to 16th of January, 2025. The tournament is a 10-player GM norm Round Robin event held in 9 rounds.
Time control: 90 minutes for the first 40 moves + 15 minutes for the whole game (with 30 seconds increment starting from move one).
The to... Read More
2024-11-01 Andranik Margaryan 15th Memorial with IM norm
The Chess Academy of Armenia is organizing an International Chess Tournament “Andranik Margaryan 15th Memorial” from 8th to 16th of January, 2025. The tournament is a 10-player IM norm Round Robin event held in 9 rounds.
Time control: 90 minutes for the first 40 moves + 15 minutes for the whole game (with 30 seconds increment starting from move one).
O... Read More
2024-01-17 The RR tournament dedicated to the memory of Andranik Margaryan is concluded.
Andranik Margaryan 14th Memorial Round Robin tournaments with IM and GM norms is drawn to a close.
The results of the GM tournament are as follows:
1st place: IM Grebnev Aleksey
2nd place: FM Agasarov Benik
3rd place: FM Movahed Sina
Also the results of the IM tournament are:
1st Place: FM Gasparyan Erik R.
2nd place: Hayrapetyan Edgar
3rd place: FM Pu... Read More
2024-01-16 Andranik Margaryan Memorial. Tournament
Grebnev takes the win! Just half a step ahead of the quartet of competitors...
After the tumultuous events of the penultimate round, the final 9th round was quite peaceful, although there was a struggle on every board. Alexey Grebnev secured first place with a draw against Ohanyan, and Emin waited to see which of the four pursuers would join him on the second ... Read More
2024-01-15 Andranik Margaryan Memorial. Tournament
Agasarov chased after the crane against Grebnev and missed the titmouse...
Spectators of the Andranik Margaryan memorial were eagerly awaiting the outcome of the intense race organized by Agasarov and Grebnev, wondering who among them would secure the grandmaster title. Their face-to-face duel in the penultimate round provided an answer: 18-year-old Alexey cur... Read More
2024-01-14 Memorial A. Margaryan. Tournament
Grebnev or Agasarov: everything will be decided in the 8th round!
Nevertheless, Grebnev caught up with Agasarov! While Benik was struggling for a point with Sorensen, Alexey surprisingly easily dealt with Shahinyan, with whom he shared the second place before. After this, the two main contenders for victory reached 5 points out of 7, and the fate of the tourna... Read More
2024-01-14 Andranik Margaryan Memorial. Tournament
Memorial A. Margaryan. Tournament "A". 6th round
Grebnev missed victory and a chance to catch up with Agasarov
The main battle of the day was the game between Movahed and Grebnev. The Iranian miraculously avoided defeat yesterday and then almost won against Sorensen. The Russian left no chance for Shuvalova and was determined to continue the race for Agasar... Read More
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