There are 14 participants from Armenia

"Dubai Police Global Chess Challenge" International Chess Tournament takes place in Dubai, UAE, from May 3 (arrival) to 13 (departure).

The tournament is held in 3 groups:
"Masters" (2300+ rating)
"Open" (1600 - 2300 rating)
"Youth" (Under 18)

Participants from Armenia in the "Masters" group:
• GM Haik Martirosyan
• GM Samvel Ter-Sahakyan
• GM Shant Sargsyan
• GM Hovik Hayrapetyan
• FM Erik Gasparyan
• FM Benik Agasarov

Participants from Armenia in the "Open" group:
• GM Vahe Baghdasaryan
• FM Sargis Manukyan A.
• Raffi Ghazaryan
• Manvel Arakelyan
• Volodya Torosyan
• Davit Baghdasaryan
• Hayk Maghakyan
• Aram Margaryan

The first round starts today at 17:00.

You can follow the games here.

We wish good luck to our chess players.