  Andriasian retains 2nd spot after Groningen Chess Fest round 6 December 27, 2012 - 11:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chess Festival has resumed in the Dutch city of Groningen after a rest day. After the Festival round 6, Armenian grandmaster Zaven Andriasian has tied the game with Mher Hovhannisyan. Andriasyan has gained 4 points to retain the 2nd spot. Robin van Kampen of Holland is leading the tournament with 4,5 points. Hovhannisyan is 10th with 4 points; Vahe Baghdasaryan is 28th with 3 points; Mark Basenchyan has 2 points to come 67th. Groningen Chess Festival, with a prize fund of Euro 6000, launched December 21 to run through December 30.   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 |  Latest news Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year  German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
