SHOW YOUR VICTORY

From September 28 to 30, the “Show Your Victory” chess tournament was held at the “Ընտանիք” Children and Youth Creative Center of Gyumri under the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Armenia. The tournament was attended by students from Gyumri Secondary Schools No. 11 and No. 40, “Photon” High School, as well as students of the Tigran Petrosian Chess School and the “Ընտանիք” Center. The majority of participants held third- or fourth-category chess qualifications.

The aim of the tournament was to develop the students’ logical thinking, intellect, orientation and cooperation skills, foster the desire to achieve victory, stimulate interest in chess, and provide opportunities for them to demonstrate their abilities.

For three days, the Center was filled with lively chess activity, followed closely by teachers, parents, and coaches.

The tournament was conducted in four stages according to the Olympic system. Each participant demonstrated their knowledge, willpower, flexibility of thought, and ability to make quick decisions in pursuit of the desired result.

Throughout the tournament, the participants maintained their enthusiasm and competitive spirit.

A. Minasyan, Director of the “Ընտանիք” Center, awarded certificates and prizes to the chess players who took the first three places: Ruzanna Bernetsyan, a student of the Tigran Petrosian Chess School, who won first place; Vardan Vardanyan, a student of Secondary School No. 40, who took second place; and Khachatur Bernetsyan, also a student of the Chess School, who took third place. He wished them further achievements and new accomplishments.

Certificates were also awarded to the youngest participant of the tournament, Levon Adibekyan, as well as Vladik Mikayelyan and Ashot Harutyunyan, for their active participation in the tournament.