YEREVAN, November 19 (Noyan Tapan). The International Tournament dedicated to the 75th anniversary of world nine-time champion Tigran Petrosian starts in Yerevan on November 19. It is held at the Central Chess-Players House by the Swiss system, with nine rounds and will complete on November 27. It is expected that about 140 chess-players from different countries will participate in the international tournament. 35,000 dollars is the total prize fund of the tournament. Participants who will occupy till 30th places, as well as three female and three junior chess-players, who will show the best standings, will be awarded. The winner of the tournament will receive 5,000 dollars. The European Championship on quick chess will be held at the Central Chess-Players House immediately after the completion of the tournament, on November 28 and 29. It is also dedicated to the prominent chess-player's jubilee.

---