Armenia’s President Serzh Sargsyan took part in the opening of the international chess tournament “Lake Sevan 2015.” This year the tournament will be held in Armenia's Martuni city from July 11 to 21. The tournament is conducted by Chess Academy and Chess Federation of Armenia.

The 15th category tournament has gathered 10 young international grandmasters from Armenia, Russia, Poland, the United Arab Emirates, India, Spain and the United States.

The United States are represented by talented Samuel Sevian, 15, who has become the youngest of all the players.

Sargsyan talked to the chess players and coaches and wishes them good luck.