Jermuk, Armenia
May 28 - June 6
2025
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Jermuk resort town will welcome “Jermuk-2025” Round Robin Chess Tournament dedicated to the memory of Stepan Avagyan which is organized under the auspices of Chess Academy of Armenia. The tournament is to take place from May 28 to June 6, 2025.
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2025-06-09 Stepan Avagyan Memorial International RR 17 Category Tournament ։ Closing ceremony
So... the winner of Stepan Avagyan 6th Memorial is Aravindh Chithambaram with 6.5 points.
In the last round, Aravind showed an excellent performance by defeating Aram Hakobyan.
We congratulate him on his well-deserved victory and wish him success in upcoming tournaments.
The remaining prize-holding places were distributed as follows:
2.Praggnanandhaa Rames... Read More
2025-06-09 Stepan Avagyan Memorial International RR 17 Category Tournament ։ Round 9
In the 9th round of the Stepan Avagyan Memorial Tournament, there were 3 draws and 2 victories.
India's Aravindh Chithambaram and Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu won their games against Aram Hakobyan and Robert Hovhannisyan, respectively.
The games between Benjamin Gledura – Bjerre Jonas Buhl, Dmitrij Kollars – Samuel Sevian, and Nodirbek Yakubboev – Xu Xiangyu ended in d... Read More
2025-06-06 Stepan Avagyan Memorial International RR 17 Category Tournament ։ Round 8
The Stepan Avagyan Memorial Tournament is nearing its end. It was a successful round for Aravindh Chithambaram, who scored the only victory of the round in his game against Benjamin Gledura.
Robert Hovhannisyan - Aram Hakobyan
Samuel Sevian - Nodirbek Yakubboev
Bjerre Jonas Buhl - Dmitrij Kollars
Xu Xiangyu - Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu - these games all en... Read More
2025-06-05 Stepan Avagyan Memorial International RR 17 Category Tournament ։ Round 7
Let’s summarize Round 7 of the Stepan Avagyan Memorial Tournament.
Robert Hovhannisyan scored a victory against Benjamin Gledura.
World No. 7 chess player Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa won his game against Aram Hakobyan.
Aravindh Chithambaram – Dmitrij Kollars
Bjerre Jonas Buhl – Nodirbek Yakubboev
Xu Xiangyu – Samuel Sevian — these games ended in a ... Read More
2025-06-04 Stepan Avagyan Memorial International RR 17 Category Tournament ։ Round 6
Round 6 of the Stepan Avagyan Memorial was a turning point for Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu.
By defeating Benjamin Gledura, he now tops the tournament standings with 4 points.
Xu Xiangyu - Aram Hakobyan
Robert Hovhannisyan - Dmitrij Kollars
Aravindh Chithambaram - Nodirbek Yakubboev
Bjerre Jonas Buhl - Samuel Sevian
These games ended in a draw. ... Read More
2025-06-03 Stepan Avagyan Memorial International RR 17 Category Tournament ։ Round 5
Stepan Avagyan Memorial is becoming more and more exciting! In Round 5, Bjerre Jonas Buhl defeated Xu Xiangyu, while Nodirbek Yakubboev won against Robert Hovhannisyan.
Samuel Sevian vs. Aravindh Chithambaram,
Dmitrij Kollars vs. Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, and
Benjamin Gledura vs. Aram Hakobyan all ended in a draw.
Despite the draw, Aravindh Chithambar... Read More
2025-06-02 Stepan Avagyan Memorial International RR 17 Category Tournament ։ Round 4
At the end of the 4th round of the Stepan Avagyan Memorial Tournament we have the following results:
The game between Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu and Nodirbek Yakubboev ended with a victory for Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu.
The game between Aravindh Chithambaram and Bjerre Jonas Buhl ended with a victory for Aravindh Chithambaram.
Xu Xiangyu-Benjamin Gledura
Ar... Read More
2025-06-02 Stepan Avagyan Memorial International RR 17 Category Tournament ։ Round 3
At the end of Round 3 of the Stepan Avagyan Memorial Tournament, we have the following results:
The game between Xu Xiangyu and Aravindh Chithambaram ended in a victory for the latter.
The game between Aram Hakobyan and Nodirbek Yakubboev concluded with a win for Aram Hakobyan.
Benjamin Gledura defeated Dmitrij Kollars in their match.
The matches Robert Ho... Read More
2025-05-31 Stepan Avagyan Memorial International RR 17 Category Tournament ։ Round 2
The 2nd round of the Stepan Avagyan Memorial Tournament has concluded. All games ended in draws.
Today's pairings were:
Xu Xiangyu – Dmitrij Kollars
Benjamin Gledura – Nodirbek Yakubboev
Aram Hakobyan – Samuel Sevian
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa – Jonas Buhl Bjerre
Robert Hovhannisyan – Aravindh Chithambaram
At the end of round 2, Chinese g... Read More
2025-05-30 Stepan Avagyan Memorial International RR 17 Category Tournament ։ Round 1
Let’s summarize the first day of the tournament:
The game between Xu Xiangyu and Robert Hovhannisyan ended in a victory for Xu Xiangyu.
The remaining games-
Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu vs. Aravindh Chithambaram,
Aram Hakobyan vs. Bjerre Jonas Buhl,
Benjamin Gledura vs. Samuel Sevian,
Dmitrij Kollars vs. Nodirbek Yakubboev -all ended in draws.
The comp... Read More
2025-05-29 Stepan Avagyan Memorial.Jermuk-2025 International RR 17 Category Tournament Kicked off
On May 28, the opening ceremony of the Stepan Avagyan Memorial Tournament was held at the “Jermuk Ashkharh” Health Center in Jermuk.
The event honored the life and legacy of Stepan Avagyan — a true chess lover, former president of the Vayots Dzor Chess Federation, and former director of the health center.
A special documentary film, “A Bright Legacy,” was shown ... Read More
2025-05-26 Participants of Stepan Avagyan Memorial 2025
From May 28 to June 6, the annual Stepan Avagyan Memorial will be held in the town of Jermuk, organized by the Chess Academy of Armenia. 10 grandmasters from various countries will take part in the tournament.
The participants are:
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa (IND)
Aravindh Chithambaram (IND)
Samuel Sevian (USA)
Nodirbek Yakubboev (UZB)
Benjamin Gledur... Read More
2025-01-31 Stepan Avagyan Memorial
The Chess Academy of Armenia together with “Jermuk Ashkharh Health Centre” is organizing an International Chess Tournament: Stepan Avagyan Memorial from May 28 to June 6, 2025 in Jermuk, Armenia. The tournament is held in a 10-player GM norm round-robin format, in 9 rounds and is a FIDE category 17 event.
Time control: 90 minutes for the first 40 moves + 30 mi... Read More
2024-06-18 Arjun Erigaisi of India triumphed as the winner of the Stepan Avagyan Memorial 17th-category RR tournament.
Arjun Erigaisi of India triumphed as the winner of the Stepan Avagyan Memorial 17th-category RR tournament.
He secured the sole victory as the tournament came to a close.
Attendees at the closing ceremony included Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of the Republic of Armenia Karen Giloyan, First Deputy Head of Jermuk Community Vardan Sa... Read More
2024-06-18 Stepan Avagyan Memorial International RR 17 Category Tournament ։ Round 9
Round 9. At the Finish Line – No Changes. Erigaisi – Champion!
Nine days of the captivating Stepan Avagyan Memorial have flown by, and the chess world bids farewell to Jermuk, at least until next year. The early winner, Erigaisi, was already crowned the day before, but even after securing first place, the Indian grandmaster was the last to leave the table, try... Read More
2024-06-17 Stepan Avagyan Memorial International RR 17 Category Tournament ։ Round 8
Round 8: Witnesses of Erigaisi
The main question of the tournament in Jermuk has been answered: as expected, Erigaisi came, saw, and conquered. Without the slightest deviation from his master plan and without mercy for his opponents. In the 8th round, he defeated Murzin, reached a score of "+4", and secured the victory in the Avagyan Memorial ahead of schedule... Read More
2024-06-16 Stepan Avagyan Memorial International RR 17 Category Tournament ։ Round 7
Round 7: Erigaisi - early champion? Tabatabaei disagrees!
With two rounds remaining in the Stepan Avagyan Memorial, it seems almost certain who the future winner will be. Tournament Elo favorite Erigaisi secured an easy draw with Deac, maintaining a "+3" score and a lead over his competitors. Neither Sevian nor Tabatabaei managed to win their games. It appears that... Read More
2024-06-15 Stepan Avagyan Memorial International RR 17 Category Tournament ։ Round 6
Round 6: Erigaisi pulls ahead of competitors
The main news of the day is that Elo's favorite and tournament leader Erigaisi has strengthened his lead over his competitors. After three consecutive draws, the Indian managed to secure his third victory, pulling ahead by a full point. The number of his close pursuers has decreased: Tabatabaei, Sevian, and Deac mai... Read More
2024-06-14 Stepan Avagyan Memorial International RR 17 Category Tournament ։ Round 5
Round 5: No One Went Beyond Equality
The participants in Jermuk enjoyed the perfectly balanced split of the tournament so much that they decided... not to change anything. Unanimously, they finished all five games of the 5th round in draws. Erigaisi remains in the lead, followed by Tabatabaei, Sevian, Dyach, and Martirosyan, with no one at 50%!
This is a fi... Read More
2024-06-14 The visit of the President of the Armenian Chess Federation to Jermuk
Today, the President of the Armenian Chess Federation Serzh Sargsyan and the First Vice-President Smbat Lputyan came to the tournament venue to follow the games of the 5th round of the 17th category RR tournament dedicated to the memory of Stepan Avagyan.
It should be noted that the tournament features chess players from abroad and Armenia who have already achieved... Read More
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