YEREVAN, JANUARY 8, NOYAN TAPAN. First big chess tournament of this year will be held on January 12-28 in the city of Vijk ann Zee, Holland. Levon Aronian will be also among 14 strongest chess-players of the world taking part in the tournament. The tournament is of 19 class, it consists of 13 tours. Aronian's second, Gabriel Sargsian will also play in the second tournament of Vijk ann Zee. If he plays successfully he will gain the right to take part in the chief tournament next year.

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