Yerevan Chess Federation under the auspices of Yerevan Municipality, in cooperation with Chess Academy of Armenia and Armenian Chess Federation is organizing Yerevan Open International Chess Tournament from September 18-27, 2017. The opening ceremony will be held on September 18, at 7 pm at the Chess Academy of Armenia. Over 150 chess players from 13 countries take part in the tournament, among them 25 GMs and 30 chess players with international titles. Live games and live streaming will be available from September 19 to 26 at 3 pm, on September 27 at 11 am on the official website of the tournament.