15:26 | 19.10.15 | News | 4688

Rostelecom organized Blitz Chess Tournament in Vanadzor

Blitz Chess Tournament was held for the second time in Vanadzor 's Youth Sport School  jointly with Rostelecom.

43 young chess players, who had passed the qualifier stage, participated in the tournament. Sargis Sargsyan (12 years old) won in the male competition as a result of 9 stages. Qristine Smbatyan (13 years old) won the female competition.

Hasmik Qochinyan (10 years old), who was the 5th  in European Chess Championship, was also awarded with the joint decision of Rostelecom and the Sport School’s council.

Commercial Director of Rostelecom Sedrak Ghushchyan awarded the young chess players.

The official part was followed with a concert. The program was concluded by a movie which was broadcasted by Rostelecom with YouTube application.