The chess tournament in memory of Igor Blekhtsin to be held at the Presidential Library

On April 13, 2023 the Blitz Grand Prix of Russia "Chess Tournament in Memory of Igor Blekhtsin" will be held at the Presidential Library.

The annual event dedicated to the memory of the scientific director of the specialized department of Gazprom of the St. Petersburg State University of Economics, Doctor of Geography, Professor, International Chess Master Igor Yakovlevich Blekhtsin will be held at the Presidential Library for the third time.

Prior to the start of the competition, at 15:30, a round table "Development of Chess in St. Petersburg: Problems and Prospects" will be held with the participation of representatives of Gazprom transgaz St. Petersburg, the Russian Chess Federation, the Committee for External Relations and the Committee for Physical Culture and sports of St. Petersburg, as well as the regional center for identifying and supporting gifted children "Academy of Talents".

The grand opening of the tournament will start at 17:00. The competition will be based on the Swiss system in 11 rounds with the calculation of the international rating. Chess players from many cities of the Northwestern Federal District, as well as from other regions of Russia, will attend the tournament.

The event is organized by the Sports Chess Federation of St. Petersburg with the support of the Presidential Library, the Committee for Physical Culture and Sports of St. Petersburg, the Chess Federation of Russia and the St. Petersburg State University of Economics.

For more information please contact the organizer from the St. Petersburg Chess Federation Daniil Nedostup, tel. +7 981 790-87-48, nedostup.sport@gmail.com.

Accreditation of media representatives is until 12:00 April 12, 2023.

Please forward applications for accreditation following the attached form marked “Media Accreditation” at media@prlib.ru, pechnikova@prlib.ru, Tatyana Pechnikova, tel. (812) 305-16-21, (ext. 534); mob. +7 921 998-06-78.

The letter should contain the full name, date and place of birth, passport data (series, number, place of registration), a list of carry-on equipment, contact phone numbers, the name of the media.

We draw the attention of the media representatives that it is necessary to forward applications for accreditation and arrive at the event in advance.

Entrance to the Presidential Library is carried out only by prior registration and upon showing a passport: for media representatives - through entrance № 2, participants and guests of the event - through entrance № 1.

In order to reduce the risks of the spread of a new coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the use of personal protective equipment during the event is mandatory for all attendees.