  Armenian chess teams participating in European Championship November 2, 2011 - 11:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - European Team Chess Championship kicks off in Porto Carras Grand Resort on November 2. Armenian men’s team, which includes world champions Levon Aronian, Sergei Movsesian, Vladimir Akopian, Gabriel Sargissian and Robert Hovhannisyan, ranks fourth with 2716 points. Russia tops the rankings with 2758 points. Armenian women’s team is also fourth with 2419 points. The line-up consists of Elina Danielian, Lilit Mkrtchyan, Lilit Galoyan, Maria Kursova and Nelly Aginian. The head coach is Artur Chibukhchyan. The Championship will be held in 9 rounds. 38 and 28 teams play in men’s and women’s tournaments 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 |  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. |
