Armenian women’s team gained a hard won victory in the 8th round vs. Israel at the World Chess Olympiad in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia.

Armenia’s Elina Danielyan defeated Masha Klinova, while Lilit Mkrtchyan tied her game with Bella Igla. Nelly Aghinyan lost to Olga Vasilieva.

It was Lilit Galoyan who brought victory to the team on the 50th step of a match against Ella Pitam.

The 8th round ended in Armenia’s 2,5:1,5 win.