8 March 2018
Ascension 2018 Opens in Sochi
48 teams of orphanages and boarding schools participate.
The third all-Russian Championship for Orphanages and Boarding Schools "Ascension 2018" is taking place in the resort complex "AquaLoo" (Krasnodar Krai, Sochi, Loo) on March 7-17, 2018.
The opening ceremony was held on March 7. President of the Russian Chess Federation, Head coach of the Russian men's national chess team Andrey Filatov sent a message of greetings to participants and guests:
Dear participants!
On behalf of the Russian Chess Federation, I am greeting you at the opening ceremony of the all-Russian Championship for Orphanages and Boarding Schools "Ascension 2018" in the resort complex "AquaLoo" of Sochi!
Almost 50 teams from 32 regions of our country will take part in this competition, and this is the best proof of the tournament's significance. The basis for the further development of chess in orphanages and boarding schools of Russia is being established.
We are proud that children caught in difficult straits have found themselves in chess - a sport that actively influences on forming a logical thinking and personality development. I am sure that an inclination to calculate your actions in many moves ahead will help you not only on the chessboard, but also in life.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our friendly hosts "AquaLoo", who are kindly welcoming us exactly one year later and creating all conditions to hold the competition on the highest level possible.
I wish all the participants good luck, high spirits, and unforgettable impressions!
President of the Russian Chess Federation, Head coach of the Russian men's national chess team
Andrey Filatov
48 teams (191 chess players) will participate in the event this year. They will play 8 rounds according to the Swiss system.
The organizers are the Russian Chess Federation and the Northern Crown foundation for social, charitable, and cultural projects with the support of the Building and Construction Group of Companies «Don».
The winning team will be given the right to form a team of pupils (4 players, at least one of them must be a girl) at the age of 14 years old and younger to take part in the open all-Russian school team competition "Belaya Ladya" (Dagomys, Sochi (Krasnodar Krai), on June 1-9, 2018).
The organizers will offer an extensive program with sports competitions, funny animation, contests, and excursions around various sights of Sochi.
Master classes, simultaneous exhibitions, and seminars about teaching chess at schools for accompanying persons are planned as well.
Tournament on Chess-Results
Tournament page
Photos and videos provided by Dmitry Feofanov
