Zaven Andriassian: the victory in 2010 Final Cup of Russia was crucial to meNovember 19, 2010 - 19:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Grandmaster Zaven Andriassian, 2010 Final Cup of Russia gold winner said the victory in the tournament in question was crucial to him. As he told PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, “before the Final Cup of Russia I participated in Chigorin Memorial, which was a qualifier to the tournament. Fortunately, my performance was a success.” “Despite a hard fist day, preceded by long and tiresome train travel from St. Petersburg to Belgorod, which gave me no chance to prepare beforehand, I lucked out: my rival Pavel Pankratov had the same issue, allowing us to begin the game on equal terms. I managed to show myself in best light and score a win,” the young grandmaster said. Before the end of 2010, Andriassian will participate in European Blitz and Rapid Chess Championships in Poland and Netherlands-hosted international tournament. 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 | 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. |