Maria Gevorgyan wins European Youth Rapid & Blitz U 18 Championship![]() July 20, 2012 - 16:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian chess player Maria Gevorgyan won European Girl's Champion’s title at 12th European Youth Rapid & Blitz U 18 Championship in Banja Vrucica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. With 5,5 points out of maximum 6, Gevorgyan left her nearest rival 1,5 point behind. Gevorgyan became European Girl's Rapid Absolute Champion, coming first at the super final, with the winners of all age groups participating. Moreover, she became European Girl's Vice-Champion at U18 group at Blitz Championship. Partner news “Our win can’t be called an easy one, we never have easy games” FC Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder said. As an amateur, 31-year-old Hovhannisyan gained extensive international experience and was a four-time Armenian National Champion. Shakhtar Donetsk FC midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan said he is not planning yet to leave the Ukrainian club. Armenia’s U17 football team arrived in Hungary on May 20 to participate in a friendly tournament, due May 21-24. Partner news |