The head of the Crimea is ready to discuss the idea of ​​opening a chess school with grandmaster Sergey Karyakin

CrimeaPRESS reports:

The head of the Crimea, Sergei Aksyonov, will discuss with grandmaster Sergei Karyakin the opening of a chess school (about this idea — HERE ).

I know that Sergey is preparing proposals for our meeting — as it will be in the Crimea, we % will see each other. I support initiatives, a correct, honored Crimean, talented, promoting Crimea, the Russian Federation with my talent. We are proud that we have such compatriots, we will help — not only in chess, but also in other areas, this applies to science, and culture, and sports , — said Aksyonov.

Sergey Karyakin is a native of Simferopol, at 12 he became a grandmaster. In 2016 year (at the age of years) won the Candidates Tournament, but lost to the reigning champion world Magnus Carlsen in the match for the World Chess Championship 2016 of the year. FIDE World Cup Winner 2015 of the year. World Rapid Champion (Astana, 2012), World Blitz Champion (Doha, 2012), two-time winner of the World Team Championship as part of the Russian team (12 and 2012).