Armenia fourth in FIDE federations rankingFebruary 28, 2011 - 19:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is the fourth in FIDE federations ranking by average rating of top 10 players (2656). Armenia has 33 Grand Masters and 19 International Masters. The list of the top 10 players for Armenia is as follows: Levon Aronian, Sergei Movsesian, Gabriel Sargissian, Vladimir Akopian, Zaven Andriasian, Arman Pashikian, Tigran Petrosian, Avetik Grigoryan, Hrant Melkumyan and Rafael Vaganian. Russia tops the ranking, followed by Ukraine and China. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. Family of Ilham Aliyev’s security chief owns vast property in UK As head of security for Azerbaijan’s president, Eyyubov is closely trusted by one of the world’s most authoritarian leaders. |