 Andriasian wins 1st prize at Brain & Mind Sports Olympiad rapid August 21, 2013 - 18:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian grandmaster Zaven Andriasian took the first prize at the rapid tournament held in the framework of The Brain and Mind Sports Olympiad in Tokyo, Japan. Andriasian gained 7 points out of 9, with Iranian grandmaster Ehsan Ghaem Maghami scoring equal number of points. A win in a tiebreak Armageddon play-off brought Andriasian a victory. Armenian grandmaster Tigran Gharamian (France) was half a point behind the winner and took the third prize. Andriasian scored 13,5 points out of 18 to gain the second prize at the blitz tournament. The winner with 14,5 points was grandmaster Vitali Golod (Israel).   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 European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
