Armenian GMs to participate in Cappelle-la-Grande Open 2012February 27, 2012 - 17:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - From March 3-10, Armenia’s Tigran L. Petrosian, Zaven Andriasian, Gevorg Harutjunyan, Tigran Gharamian, Sergey Grigoriants, David Arutunian, Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian (Brazil), WGMs Karina Ambartsumova (Russia) and Tatev Abrahamyan (U.S.) will perform at the International Chess Open to be held in Cappelle la Grande, France. Gevorg Harutjunyan, David Arutunian and Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian are currently participating in chess tournament in Rochefort, France. After the 3rd round, they scored 3 points to share 1-3 places. GM Tigran Gharamian gained 6,5 points out of 9 to come 5th, falling only 0,5 point behind the leader, while Mekhitarian came 11th with 5,5 points in international chess tournament in Cannes. The tournament brought together 61 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 | 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. |