Zaven Andriasian, Maxim Matlakov tie game at Russia Chess Cup 1/4 finalsNovember 16, 2011 - 17:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian grandmaster, 2010 Russia Cup holder Zaven Andriasian and Russia’s representative Maxim Matlakov tied the 2nd round game of Russia Chess Cup 1/4 finals.To determine the semi finalist, the contenders will be given extra 2 rounds of quick chess with 10 second moves. Armenian-born Yevgenia Dolukhanova (Ukraine) tied both rounds of ¼ finals’ game vs. Anastasia Bodnaruk. 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 | Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. |