  Armenians win FIDE University Online Chess Championships March 19, 2021 - 18:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Hayk Martirosyan and Anna Sargsyan, both representing Armenia, were named the winners of the First FIDE World University Online Chess Championships. Competing in the men's group, Martirosyan did not suffer a single defeat throughout the tournament and, having gained 5.5 points out of 7 possible, became the winner of the event with additional points. Sargsyan, meanwhile, scored 6 points in 7 rounds of the women's championship to top the standings. Armenia's current champion Hovhannes Gabuzyan to participated in the tournament to take the 6th place. FIDE World University Individual Online Rapid Championship will be held on March 20-21, with the participation of more than two dozen Armenian chess players.   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. |
