PRESIDENT OF ARMENIA AND WORLD CHESS LEGEND ANATOLY KARPOV MEET

ArmInfo
2009-05-11 17:22:00

ArmInfo. President of Armenia, Head of Armenian Chess Federation
Serzh Sargsyan received Anatoly Karpov, many times world chess
champion, UNICEF Regional Goodwill Ambassador and president of the
International Association of Peace Funds, Monday, the presidential
press-service reported.

Serzh Sargsyan highlighted that A. Karpov has always been a desired
guest in Armenia where his chess successes and public activity are
highly appreciated.

A. Karpov, for his part, said that the International Association
of Peace Funds that was founded in 1983 is now involved in various
activities in 27 countries worldwide. He mentioned that it was the
first to render assistance to Armenia after disastrous earthquake
of 1988.

The parties also discussed the chess victories of Armenia and the
prospects of further development of chess in the country. Karpov
highlighted the team spirit and the support at the top level as the
key components of the Armenian chess team’s success.