Nihal and Aravindh set to battle at 7th Stepan Avagyan Memorial 2026
Nihal Sarin and Aravindh Chithambaram will be the two Indians to take part in 7th Stepan Avagyan Memorial Round-Robin 2026.
Aravindh is back to defend his crown
GM Samuel Sevian (USA) and GM Aravindh Chithambaram are the only two previous champions of this tournament in 2022 and 2025 respectively, are taking part in this edition.
7th Stepan Avagyan Memorial RR 2026 participants | Photo: Chess Academy of Armenia
Players
World no.24 – Nihal Sarin, World no.35 – Samuel Sevian (USA), World no.38 – Aravindh Chithambaram, World no.64 – Ray Robson (USA), World no.72 – Alexander Donchenko (GER), World no.74 – Shant Sargsyan (ARM), World no.80 – Vladislav Artemiev, World no.92 – Aram Hakobyan (ARM), World no.101 – Robert Hovhannisyan (ARM) and World no.125 – Szymon Gumularz (POL).
GM FST Smbat Lputian, Vice President, Armenian Chess Federation | Photo: Chess Academy of Armenia
Guests at the opening ceremony | Photo: Chess Academy of Armenia
Colorful performance portraying chess pieces on a chess board | Photo: Chess Academy of Armenia
GM Vladislav Artemiev drew number six at the Draw of Lots | Photo: Chess Academy of Armenia
Time Control
40 moves in 90 minutes + 30 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move no.1.
Prizes
The total prize fund is 10050000 AMD (≈ US$ 26000). The top three prizes are AMD 3200000, 2200000 and 1700000 each. The top three Chessify prizes are bundle worth $350, $300 and $250 each.
Schedule
29th May – 5th June 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST, 6th June – 11 a.m. local time, 12:30 p.m. IST.
Venue
“Jermuk Ashkhar” Health Center, Vayots Dzor region, Jermuk, Republic of Armenia.
Players list
Round 1-9 pairings
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