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Myanmar to hold chess qualifying tournament in Yangon

Xinhua, September 19, 2015 Adjust font size:

Myanmar will hold the qualifying tournament for the International Open Chess Championship at Aung San Gymnasium in Yangon from Oct. 15-23, said Myanmar Chess Federation on Saturday.

The top 12 contestants will be invited to take part in the 42nd national chess championship in 2016.

The top 20 contestants will be able to participate in the Myanmar international open chess championship 2015 here in November. Endi