Armenian grandmaster Avetik Grigoryan won his 3rd round game against Ahmed Ali Layth at the Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival.

Lilit Galoyan played in a draw with Mohamed Tissir.

Grigoryan is currently 20th with 2 points while Galoyan occupies the 28th spot with 1.5 points. Six participants of the tournament gained 2.5 points each.