The official opening of the 12th International RSSU Chess Cup Moscow Open  2016 will be held on 30 January at 3 p.m. Moscow time. A number of distinguished guests have confirmed their participation in the ceremony. The event will be broadcasted online in the Internet.

We would like to remind that 30 January at 3 p.m. the main open tournaments will begin: men's and women's stages of Russia Moscow Open Cup, tournaments among chess amateurs and veterans.

Watch the broadcast of the official festival opening ceremony.