  Yerevan hosts International Chess Tournament in commemoration of Andranik Margaryan January 11, 2011 - 16:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yerevan is hosting an International Chess Tournament in commemoration of late Armenian Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan. After the 3rd tour, Yevgeny Sveshnikov of Latvia tops the standings, followed by Hovhannes Gabuzyan, FIDE master Robert Aghasaryan (Armenia), Nikita Matinyan (Russia) and international master Hamed Musavia of Iran. At Berkeley open tournament, Armenian chess player Tatev Abrahamyan won the title of a grandmaster.   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 Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months  The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan.Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says.Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |
