April 2, 2011 - 11:08 AMT
3 Armenian GMs win 10th round games at European Championship

Vladimir Akopian, Zaven Andriasyan, Avetik Grigoryan has won their 10th round games at the 12th European Individual Chess Championship in Aix-les-Bains, France.

Arman Pashikyan, Gabriel Sargissian and Samvel Ter-Sahakyan played in a draw, while Robert Hovhannisyan and Hrant Melkumyan suffered defeat.

The last round is scheduled for April 2. The Championship is qualification event for the next World Cup. According to the FIDE Regulations and the decision of the ECU Board, 23 players will qualify. General Prizes amount to €113 700 and Special Prizes (performance minus rating) are worth €6 300.