  Movsesian, Polgar tie game at World Chess Cup September 1, 2011 - 11:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian grandmaster Sergei Movsesian tied a game against Judit Polgar in the second round of World Chess Cup in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, on August 31. The return game is scheduled for September 1. In the first round, Movsesian defeated China’s Hou Yifan 2:0. The World Chess Cup kicked off with participation of 128 players and USD1.6 million prize fund. The knockout event is a part of the next world championship cycle for which top three will qualify from here. Two games are to be played in each round and in the tie-event. Games in rapid, blitz and Armageddon will also be played to determine the winner.   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 Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora  To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia.Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar.ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event.Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |
