07:09, 11/09/2015

Vietnamese chess players join World Chess Cup 2015

Vietnam takes part in the World Chess Cup 2015, held in Baku, Azerbaijan from September 10 to October 4, with two players: Quang Liem and Truong Son.

Vietnam takes part in the World Chess Cup 2015, held in Baku, Azerbaijan from September 10 to October 4, with two players: Quang Liem and Truong Son.
 
 
Vietnam's chess player Quang Liem
Vietnam's chess player Quang Liem
The 2015 tournament is attended by 128 players from the countries over the world. Quang Liem and Truong Son are the representatives of Zone 3.3. 
 
Reportedly, the total value of the awards is up to USD 1.6 million. There are prizes for the winners and losers of each round (seven rounds in total). The world cup winner will receive an award worth USD 120 thousand.
 
Source: Thethaovietnam.vn
Translated by H.N