Lilit Mkrtchyan drew against Iweta Rajlich at European Individual Women's Chess Championship
Lilit Mkrtchyan drew against leading Iweta Rajlich in the 10 tour of European Individual Women's Chess Championship. Anna Hayrapetyan has gained a victory over Russia's Larisa Khropova. The following chess players signed draws: Nelly Aghinyan vs. Siranush Andreasyan, the Armenian champion Lilit Galoyan vs. Nino Khurtsidze.
Thus, before the last tour, Lilit Mkrtchyan has gained 7,5 points, Lilit Galoyan - 6 points, Nelly Aghinyan and Siranush Andreasyan - 5,5 points each. Anna Hayrapetyan has 4,5 points to her score.
In the 11th tour of the Championship Lilit Mkrtchyan, playing with white pieces, will rival Russia's Marina Romanko.
The Individual European Women's Championship 2009 is a qualification event for the next World Championship for Women. According to FIDE regulations and the decision of the ECU Board, 14 players will qualify.
The top 20 players of the EIWCC will divide a prize fund of 70 000 euro: 1st winner - 10000 euro, 2nd winner - 7500 euro and 3rd winner - 6000 euro.
Thus, before the last tour, Lilit Mkrtchyan has gained 7,5 points, Lilit Galoyan - 6 points, Nelly Aghinyan and Siranush Andreasyan - 5,5 points each. Anna Hayrapetyan has 4,5 points to her score.
In the 11th tour of the Championship Lilit Mkrtchyan, playing with white pieces, will rival Russia's Marina Romanko.
The Individual European Women's Championship 2009 is a qualification event for the next World Championship for Women. According to FIDE regulations and the decision of the ECU Board, 14 players will qualify.
The top 20 players of the EIWCC will divide a prize fund of 70 000 euro: 1st winner - 10000 euro, 2nd winner - 7500 euro and 3rd winner - 6000 euro.
