The 7th International Chess Tournament has started in Mersin

In the 7th International Chess Tournament organized by Mersin Municipality, 291 athletes from 13 countries take part. The total prize fund of the tournament is 372,500 liras. The awarding ceremony will be held on November 18, the final day of the tournament.

31 athletes from Azerbaijan, 10 from Iran, 4 from Russia, 3 from Syria, 1 from Georgia, 1 from India, 1 from Kyrgyzstan, 1 from Norway, 1 from Turkmenistan, 1 from Palestine, 1 from USA, 2 from TRNC and 234 athletes from Turkey are participating in the tournament. The prizes will be distributed as follows: 269,500 liras in category A, 66,250 liras in category B, 22,750 liras in category C, 14,000 liras in category D.    

Turkish Chess Federation President Gülkiz Tulay said: "This year Mersin has organized the highest quality chess tournament in Turkey. Every year the organization of the tournament is getting better and the number of participants is constantly growing. We are sure that tournaments of a much higher level will be organized here in the years to come."