  Hrant Melkumyan dominating Sevana Lich chess tournament July 28, 2011 - 11:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Sevana Lich (Lake of Sevan) round robin chess tournament is being held in Martuni province of Armenia, with 10 grandmasters participating. On July 27, the 6th tour matches were held. Thanks to victory over Zaven Andriasyan, Hrant Melkumyan is dominating the standings with 4 points. Georgian and Chinese Grandmasters Baadur Jobava and Zhou Jianchao scored up 3,5 points each. In the 6th tour Jobava was stronger than Tigran Petrosyan, who has 3 points; Jianchao shared points with Sergey Zhigalki (Belarus). Avetik Grigoryan (3 points) tied match with Samvel Ter-Sahakyan (2 points). Arman Pashikyan scored up 2,5 points. The tournament is to be over July 30.   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 Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year  German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
