Armenian chess players successful in Dubai Open first roundApril 16, 2012 - 16:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The first round of Dubai Open Chess Championship kicked off on April 15. Vladimir Akopian scored a win over Ali Elmejbri (Lebanon), Tigran L. Petrosian beat Mihail Chommyyev (Turkmenistan), Robert Hovhannisyan won John Bennett (England). Zaven Andriasian gained a victory over Zhansaya Abdumalik (Kazakhstan), Avetik Grigoryan- Maria Blanco (Venezuela), Davit Petrosian – Mama Ingcongan. Karen Grigoryan beat Elnemr Mohamed (Egypypt). Vahe Baghdasaryan was the only Armenian representative who lost to Shanepes Meredow (Turkmenistan). Dubai Open Chess Championship is held in 9 round Swiss system. The winner will get USD 10 thous. Contestants to gain 2-3places will be awarded USD 7 thous. and 4 thous. respectively. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. |