3 Armenian chess players complete performance at international tournamentsApril 8, 2010 - 14:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - International Master Grigor-Sevak Mkitaryan (Brazil) scored 6,5 points out of 9 possible to win the 9th place at La Roda open tournament hosting 205 participants. André Diamant of Brazil became championship winner with 7,5 points to his score. Grand Master Karen Movsisyan wins 7th place with 6,5 point to his score at San Sebastian open tournament, hosting 150 participants. International Master Aramis Pedras Alvares (Cuba) won the championship gold. Armenian Grand Master Varuzhan Hakobyan, representing US at Philadelphia Chess Tournament, gained 6 points to take 11th place among 127 participants. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |