November 17th FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov has sent to the president of Armenia, leader of the country's Chess Federation Serzh Sargsyan's official telegram, which reads:
"Dear Mr Sargsyan! On behalf of the International Chess Federation, which brings together 186 national federations, I have the honor to invite you to the ceremonies: the opening and the first move Tournament contenders.
At this tournament, which is traditionally considered the most important part of the champion's cycle, the eight leading players the world will compete for the right to fight for the world title.
The opening will take place on March 10, 2016. The first round will begin on March 11 at 15:00 in Moscow.
Yours faithfully,
FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov"