  Karina Ambartsumova wins Russia's Independence Day rapid chess tournament June 14, 2010 - 15:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - International master Karina Ambartsumova became Russia's Independence Day rapid chess tournament winner, gaining 5,5 points out of 7 possible. Grandmaster Artur Gabrielyan is leading Voronezh open tournament, topping the standings with 9 participants. International master Valentin Pambukchyan has gained 2 points out of 2 possible to share the leadership in a tournament going on in Varna, Bulgaria, along with 14 other participants. Lilit Galoyan will participate in Marx Gyorgy Memorial due August 5-16 in Hungary. The tournament will also host world champion Nona Gaprindashvili (Georgia), Tatiana Kononenko (Ukraine), Szidonia Vajda, Ildiko Madl, Lili Toth (Hungary), armchess.am reported.   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 “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens  IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. |
