Armchess

29-Feb-2008	Aronian Beat Topalov
	The second half of the super tournament has commenced in Linares, Spain. In the 8th round, Levon Aronian beat Veselin Topalov and is now the second after the World Champion Vishvanatan Anand. On February 29, the central game of the 9th round is Aronian - Anand. Results of Round 8 Anand - Shirov 1:0 Aronian - Topalov 1:0 Radjabov - Leko 1/2 Ivanchuk - Carlsen 0:1 Standing after Round 8 1. Anand 5,5 2. Aronian 4,5 3. Carlsen 4,5 4. Topalov 4 5. Shirov 4 6. Radjabov 3,5 7. Ivanchuk 3 8. Leko 3 You can follow the games of the Linares lap on our website till March 7, 2008, starting from 19:00 (Yerevan time) Online
29-Feb-2008	Levon Aronian in the 17th Amber Tournament
	From March 14 to 28, 2008, Levon Aronian will participate in the 17th Amber Rapid and Blindfold Tournament. This year it will be held in Nice, France. Aronian opponents will be Anand, Kramnik, Topalov, Morozevich, Mamedyarov, Leko, Ivanchuk, Gelfand, Carlsen, Karjakin, Van Wely. You can follow the games of the 17th Amber tournament on our website from March 14 to 28, 2008. Online
28-Feb-2008	Levon Aronian in Morelia/Linares Tournament
	On February 28, 2008, the second half of the event commences in Linares, Spain. Here is the standing after the fist lap: Standing after Round 7 1. Anand, Viswanathan 4,5 2. Shirov, Alexei 4 3. Topalov, Veselin 4 4. Aronian, Levon 3,5 5. Carlsen, Magnus 3,5 6. Radjabov, Teimour 3 7. Ivanchuk, Vassily 3 8. Lékó, Peter 2,5 On February 28, Aronian encounters Topalov with whites. You can follow the games of the Linares lap on our website on February 28, 29, March 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 2008, starting from 18:30 (Yerevan time) Online
26-Feb-2008	The Victory of Movses Movsisyan
	Armenian FM Movses Movsisyan (USA) scored 5,5 points of 7 and took the first prize in the Winter Open held in Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA. 40 chess players participated in the tournament.
26-Feb-2008	Varuzhan Akobian in the Morelia Open
	Armenian GM Varuzhan Akobian (USA) scored 5,5 points of 7 and shared the 2nd-6th places in the 3rd Open held in Morelia, Mexico. Akobian was behind the winner GM Ramirez (Costa Rica) with only half a point. 95 chess players participated in the event.
26-Feb-2008	Armenian Chess Players Achieved International Norms
	Armenian young chess player Avetik Grigoryan achieved a Grandmaster norm in the Fajr Open 2008 in Ourmia, Iran. Grigoryan had achieved this norm for the first time in the World U20 Junior Championship, 2007, Yerevan. Liana Aghabekian achieved a Woman International Master norm in the Ourmia women's tournament. Earlier Liana had such an achievement in the Armenian Women Championship, 2007, Yerevan. Another young player David Kalashian achieved an International Master norm in the Aeroflot-Open, 2008, Moscow, Russia. This is his third time success after the norms in the World U20 Junior Championship, 2007, Yerevan, and in Moscow Open, 2008.
25-Feb-2008	International Open Rapid in Yerevan
	The Armenian Chess Federation is organizing an International Open Rapid Chess Tournament which will be held from June 12 to 15, 2008, in Yerevan, Armenia. The event is organized simultaneously with the tournament “Chess Giants Yerevan 2008” with the participation of the world's top grandmasters. See updated details.
24-Feb-2008	Armenian Chess Players in Cappelle la Grande
	Several Armenian chess players participate in the 24th Open held in Cappelle la Grande, France. GM David Arutinian (Georgia) scored 7 points of 9 and took the second place. With same result the first place went to GM Gashimov (Azerbaijan). GM Tigran L. Petrosian gained 6,5 points. 612 chess players participate in the tournament.
23-Feb-2008	Armenian Chess Players in Aeroflot-Open 2008
	Tournament A Final Standing 1. Nepomniachtchi, Ian Russia 7 2. Motylev, Alexander Russia 6,5 3. Dreev, Alexey Russia 6,5 11. Asrian, Karen Armenia 5,5 17. Kotanjian Tigran Armenia 5 22. Minasian, Artashes Armenia 5 24. Grigoriants, Sergey Russia 5 26. Akopian, Vladimir Armenia 5 43. Melkumyan Hrant Armenia 4 51. Andriasian Zaven Armenia 3,5 52. Pashikian Arman Armenia 3,5 Total 66 participants You can follow the games of the Aeroflot-Open on our website till February 22, 2008, starting from 16:00 (Yerevan time) Online
22-Feb-2008	Armenian Chess Players in Aeroflot-Open B and C
	A number of Armenian chess players perform very successfully in the B and C tournaments of the Aeroflot-Open 2008. In the B tournament, David Kalashian and Yuri Hambardzumian gained 7 points of 9 and shared the 1st-7th places. According to the tie-break, Kalashian ended the 2nd, and Hambardzumian the 6th. The first prize went to Mirzanurov (Russia). In the C tournament, Vardan Khojayan took the second place with 7,5 points, with only half a point yielding to the winner Abramov (Russia).
16-Feb-2008	Levon Aronian in Morelia/Linares Tournament
	Armenian GM Levon Aronian participates in the Morelia/Linares 2008 super-tournament. His opponents are Vishvanatan Anand (India), Vassily Ivanchuk (Ukraine), Veselin Topalov (Bulgaria), Peter Leko (Hungary), Teymour Radjabov (Azerbaijan), Alexei Shirov (Spain), Magnus Carlsen (Norway). The first half of the event is held in Morelia, Mexico, February 15-23, 2008, with the second half in Linares, Spain, February 28-March 7, 2008. You can follow the games of theMorelia lap on our website till February 23, 2008, starting from 01:30 (Yerevan time) Online
15-Feb-2008	Armenian Chess Players in Aeroflot-Open 2008
	A large number of Armenian chess players participate in the Aeroflot-Open Festival held from February 14 to 22, 2008, in Moscow, Russia. You can follow the games of the Aeroflot-Open on our website from February 14 to 22, 2008, starting from 16:00 (Yerevan time) Online
11-Feb-2008	Vardan Khojayan's First Prize
	18-year-old Armenian chess player Vardan Khojayan gained 8,5 points of 9 and took the first place in the B tournament of Moscow Open 2008. You can follow the games of Moscow Open 2008 on our website till February 10, 2008, starting from 18:00 (Yerevan time) Online
11-Feb-2008	Galojan and Andriasian Shared the First Place
	WIMs Lilit Galojan and Siranush Andriasian gained 7 points of 9 and shared the 1st-4th places with Georgian players Batsiashvili and Tereladze in the FAJR Women Tournament held in Ourmia, Iran.
10-Feb-2008	Vardan Khojayan's Eighth Victory
	Vardan Khojayan gained his eighth continuous victory in the B tournament of the Moscow Open and before the last round is the clear leader with a 100% result. Tigran Gasparian is behind with one point. In the last round, the two Armenian players encounter each other. You can follow the games of Moscow Open 2008 on our website till February 10, 2008, starting from 18:00 (Yerevan time) Online
10-Feb-2008	Avetik Grigoryan's Success
	IM Avetik Grigoryan gained 9 points of 11 and took the second place in the International FAJR Open in Iran. With half a point more was GM Ghaem Maghami's(Iran) result.
9-Feb-2008	Armenian Chess Players in Moscow Open 2008
	Armenian chess player Vardan Khojayan continues his brilliant play in the B tournament of the Moscow Open. In the seventh round he again beat his opponent and is the clear leader with 100% result. Tigran Gasparian has 6 points. In the A tournament, GM Karen Asrian, IM Artur Gabrielian (Russia) has 5 points, GM Vladimir Akopian, GM Artashes Minasian, GM Zaven Andriasian, Robert Hovhannisyan have 4,5 points each. The leaders are Inarkiev, Popov, Timofeev (all from Russia) with 6 points. In the C-ladies tournament, the leader is WGM Muzychuk (Ukraine) with 6,5 points. WGM Elina Danielian and WFM Karina Ambartsumova (Russia) have 4,5, WIM Knarik Mouradian (Lebanon) has 4 points. 2 rounds are left before the end of the tournament. You can follow the games of Moscow Open 2008 on our website till February 10, 2008, starting from 18:00 (Yerevan time) Online
8-Feb-2008	Armenian Chess Players in Aeroflot-Open 2008
	A large number of Armenian chess players participate in the Aeroflot-Open Festival held from February 14 to 22, 2008, in Moscow, Russia. You can follow the games of the Aeroflot-Open on our website from February 14 to 22, 2008, starting from 16:00 (Yerevan time) Online
8-Feb-2008	Armenian Chess Players in Moscow Open 2008
	Armenian chess player Vardan Khojayan is the only one of all the participants of all tournaments of Moscow Open who has won all the six games. He is the clear leader in the B tournament, after six rounds. In the main, A tournament, GM Karen Asrian has 4 points, GM Vladimir Akopian, GM Artashes Minasian, GM Zaven Andriasian, IM Hrant Melkumian, David Kalashian, Robert Hovhannisyan have 3,5 points each. 9 players share the lead with 5 points. In the C-ladies tournament, WGM Elina Danielian has 4,5 points and is behind the two leaders with one point. 3 rounds are left before the end of the tournament. You can follow the games of Moscow Open 2008 on our website till February 10, 2008, starting from 18:00 (Yerevan time) Online
8-Feb-2008	Armenian Chess Players in the International FAJR Open
	After nine rounds, IM Avetik Grigoryan, with 7,5 points, shares the lead with GM Ghaem Maghami and FM Moosavian (Iran). IM Hrair Simonian is behind them with half a point. The Men's FAJR Tournament is held with 11 rounds and there are two rounds before the end of the tournament. The Women FAJR Tournament is held with 9 rounds. After seven rounds, WIM Siranush Andriasian has 6 points and is leading together with WIM Nino Batsiashvili (Georgia). WIM Lilit Galojan and Liana Aghabekian are behind the leaders with half a point.
7-Feb-2008	Armenian Chess Players in Moscow Open 2008
	After five rounds, in the main, A tournament, GM Karen Asrian and David Kalashian have the best results (3,5 points each) among the Armenian chess players. They are behind the five leaders with one point. In the B tournament, Vardan Khojayan had his new victory and with his 5 points is now one of the three leaders. Armen Vartapetyan has half a point less. In the C-ladies tournament, WGM Elina Danielian has 3,5 points and is behind the four leaders with one point. WIM Knarig Mouradian has 3 points. 4 rounds are left before the end of the tournament. You can follow the games of Moscow Open 2008 on our website till February 10, 2008, starting from 18:00 (Yerevan time) Online
7-Feb-2008	Armenian Chess Players in the International FAJR Open
	After seven rounds, IM Avetik Grigoryan and Gevorg Harutyunian are among the leaders with 6 points in the tournament held in Ourmia, Iran. GM Sergey Kasparov (Belarus), Vigen Mirumian, IM Hrair Simonian are behind with half a point. In the Women Tournament, after six rounds, WIM Lilit Galojan, WIM Siranush Andriasian, Liana Aghabekian have 5 points each and are behind the leader, WIM Nino Batsiashvili (Georgia), with half a point.
6-Feb-2008	Armenian Chess Players in Moscow Open 2008
	After four rounds, GMs Vladimir Akopian, Karen Asrian and Zaven Andriasian have 3 points each in the main, A tournament. They are behind the leader, GM Alexander Riazantsev (Russia), with one point. In the B tournament, Armenian chess players Tigran Gasparian and Vardan Khojayan had their next victories and are among the leaders with 4 points. IM Vahagn Khachatryan, Artur Gharagyozian and Armen Vartapetyan have 3,5 points each. In the C-ladies tournament, WGM Elina Danielian has 3 points and is behind the leaders, Elena Tairova (Russia) and Anna Ushenina (Ukraine), with one point. 4 rounds are left before the end of the tournament. You can follow the games of Moscow Open 2008 on our website till February 10, 2008, starting from 18:00 (Yerevan time) Online
6-Feb-2008	Armenian Chess Players in the 6th International FAJR Open
	IM Avetik Grigoryan performs excellently in the 6th International FAJR Open held in Ourmia, Iran. The young chess player has won all his five games and is one of the leaders. Gevorg Harutjunyan, GM Giorgi Bagaturov (Georgia), GM Sergey Kasparov (Belarus) have 4 points each. In the Women Tournament, WIM Lilit Galojan and Liana Aghabekian have 4,5 points each and are behind the leader, WIM Nino Batsiashvili (Georgia), with half a point. WIM Siranush Andriasian has 4 points. 4 rounds are left before the end of the tournaments.
5-Feb-2008	Armenian Chess Players in Moscow Open 2008
	After three rounds, GMs Karen Asrian and Zaven Andriasian have 2,5 points each in the main, A tournament. They are behind the leaders with half a point. GM Vladimir Akopian, IM Hrant Melkumian, David Kalashian, Gevorg Ajrapetian have 2 points each. Armenian chess players play very successfully in the B tournament. IM Vahagn Khachatryan, Vardan Khojayan, Tigran Gasparian and Vardan Melkonian have won all the three games and are among the leaders. WGM Elina Danielian have 2,5 points in the C-ladies tournament. WIM Knarig Mouradian (Lebanon) has 2 points. 5 rounds are left before the end of the tournament. You can follow the games of Moscow Open 2008 on our website till February 10, 2008, starting from 18:00 (Yerevan time) Online
5-Feb-2008	Armenian Chess Players in the 6th International FAJR Open
	A number of Armenian chess players participate in the 6th International FAJR Open Chess Tournament held February 3-9, 2008, in Ourmia, Iran. IM Avetik Grigoryan and Gevorg Harutjunyan have 4 points each after 4 rounds and are among the leaders. GM Sergey Kasparov (Belarus), GM Giorgi Bagaturov (Georgia), IM Vigen Mirumian (Czech Republic), IM Hrayr Simonian have 3,5 points each.
4-Feb-2008	Aronian in FIDE Grand Prix
	Levon Aronian will participate in the FIDE Grand Prix tournaments to be held in 2008/2009. FIDE has already announced the dates and venues for these tournaments: April 20th – May 6th 2008, Baku, Azerbaijan July 30th – August 15th 2008, Krasnoyarsk (or other Russian city), Russia December 13th – 29th, 2008, Doha, Qatar April 14th – 28th, 2009, Montreux, Switzerland August 1st – 17th, 2009, Elista, Russia December 7th – 23rd, 2009, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic Reserve cities are Istanbul and Teheran. Each tournament will be a 14 player all play all. Each participant of the Grand Prix has to play in 4 of 6 tournaments. Aronian has announced that he will not participate in the first tournament in Baku. He will most probably play in the next tournament in Russia. The winner of the Grand Prix will play with the winner of the 2009 World Cup for the right to challenge the World Champion in 2010.
4-Feb-2008	Armenian Chess Players in Moscow Open 2008
	A number of Armenian chess players participate in the great International Chess Festival Moscow Open 2008 held in Russian capital on February 2-10, 2008. After two rounds, GM Zaven Andriasian is among the leaders with 2 points in the main, A tournament. GMs Vladimir Akopian, Karen Asrian, IMs Hrant Melkumian, Artur Gabrielian (Russia) have 1,5 points each. WGM Elina Danielian shares the lead with 2 points in the C-ladies tournament. 6 rounds are left before the end of the tournament. You can follow the games of Moscow Open 2008 on our website till February 10, 2008, starting from 18:00 (Yerevan time) Online
2-Feb-2008	Levon Aronian in Morelia/Linares Tournament
	Armenian GM Levon Aronian will participate in the Morelia/Linares 2008 super-tournament. His opponents will be Vishvanatan Anand (India), Vassily Ivanchuk (Ukraine), Veselin Topalov (Bulgaria), Peter Leko (Hungary), Teymour Radjabov (Azerbaijan), Alexei Shirov (Spain), Magnus Carlsen (Norway). The first half of the event will be held in Morelia, Mexico, February 15-23, 2008, with the second half in Linares, Spain, February 28-March 7, 2008. You can follow the games of Morelia lap on our website from February 15 to 23, 2008, starting from 01:30 (Yerevan time). Online
1-Feb-2008	Gibtelecom Festival 2008 is finished
	In the last 10th round of the Gibtelecom Festival held in Gibraltar, Great Britain, Armenian GMs T. L. Petrosian and Var. Akobian beat accordingly IM Socko (Poland) and IM Bellin (England). Petrosian and Akobian gained 7 points of 10 each. They are behind GMs Nakamura (USA) and Bu Xiangzhi (China) with one point. After the tie-break the first prize went to Nakamura.