On July 9, 2024, Bakhvi HPP presented a portable computer to Lazare Chkhartishvili, a 10-year-old chess champion from Ozurgeti, Georgia. The event took place at the Chess Club "Guria" and was attended by company representatives, Lazare’s family members, the State Representative in the Guria region, Giorgi Urushadze, and the Mayor of Ozurgeti, Avtandil Talakvadze.
Lazare Chkhartishvili became the vice-champion of Georgia in chess at the age of 8 and earned the title of champion at the age of 9. He is set to represent Georgia in the European and World Championships in the Czech Republic and Italy.
"Lazare started learning chess at the age of 5. It is his favorite sport, and he is determined to turn it into his profession. He has secured his place in the European and World Championships. He is doing everything he can to make our country proud.
Today is a huge motivation for him, and he will continue to work with renewed vigor. We thank Bakhvi HPP for this important and much-needed gift. It will be a great motivator for Lazare," said Tamar Katamadze, Lazare's mother.
"Bakhvi HPP is making a significant investment. This is an excellent example of cooperation between the municipality and the private sector. Today is a clear testament to this collaboration. In the Guria region, specifically in the Ozurgeti municipality, we have a 10-year-old chess champion, Lazare Chkhartishvili. This is a precedent for Guria, having a champion of this age. The company initiated this gift of a laptop to Lazare today, for which I extend my sincere gratitude to Bakhvi HPP and wish Lazare great success," stated Giorgi Urushadze, the State Representative in the Guria region.
"Today is very significant for Bakhvi HPP. We presented a portable computer to 10-year-old Lazare, who became the chess champion of Georgia at this age. We learned that he needed this device for both school and chess-related tasks. Thus, today is not only a big motivation for Lazare but also for our company, as we aim to contribute to the development of the next generation. We wish Lazare success in the upcoming European and World Championships. We are confident that he will make our country and the people of Guria proud once again," stated David Koberidze, Bakhvi HPP's Manager of Environmental, Social, and Governance manager.