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ARMENIA, CHINA, RUSSIA, AND U.S. IN THE LEAD AT CHESS OLYMPIAD
Armenian Weekly
September 6, 2012
ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)-With two rounds to go, Armenia shares the
lead with China, Russia, and the U.S. at the Chess Olympiad currently
underway in Istanbul.
The Armenian team during Round 6 (Photo by Arman Karakhanyan) Armenia
defeated Germany 2.5-1.5 in the ninth round to climb to the top of
the standings with 15 points. The U.S. in turn defeated number one
seeds Russia 2.5-1.5, while China demolished the Philippines 3.5-0.5.
In Round 10, which will take place tomorrow, Sept. 6, Armenia will
play The Netherlands, Russia will take on Argentina, while China and
the U.S. will face off in the toughest match of the day.
Armenia has emerged victorious from seven out of nine matches so far.
It has only lost to China and drew its match against Russia.
Organized by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), the Olympiad
is the most prestigious team competition in the chess world.
The top-seeds are Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Hungary, Azerbaijan,
China, and the U.S. respectively.
The Armenian national team is represented by Levon Aronian, Sergei
Movsesian, Vladimir Akopian, Gabriel Sargissian, and Tigran Petrosian.
Armenia won the 2006 and 2008 Olympiads, and came in 7th in 2010.
A number of Armenian chess players are representing other countries.
Most notable among them is Varuzhan Akobian, who is part of the U.S.
team, and Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian, on the Brazilian team.
Lilit Lazarian from the Armenian women's team at the Olympiad (Photo
by Arman Karakhanyan) Women's section
The Armenian women's team is sixth after nine rounds. China leads
with 16 points, Russia is second with 15. The Ukraine, Kazakhstan,
Poland, and Armenia are 3-6 respectively, all with 14 points.
The women's team representing Armenia is comprised of Elina Danielian,
Lilit Mkrtchian, Lilit Galoian, Maria Kursova, and Anna Hairapetian.
Several other Armenians in the women's section are representing
other countries. Natalia Khoudgarian, for example, heads the Canadian
women's team.
The Olympiad has 11 rounds, and will conclude on Sept. 10.
The Armenian Weekly has been providing up-to-the-minute results on
its Facebook page, and detailed coverage on its website.
From: Baghdasarian
Armenian Weekly
September 6, 2012
ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)-With two rounds to go, Armenia shares the
lead with China, Russia, and the U.S. at the Chess Olympiad currently
underway in Istanbul.
The Armenian team during Round 6 (Photo by Arman Karakhanyan) Armenia
defeated Germany 2.5-1.5 in the ninth round to climb to the top of
the standings with 15 points. The U.S. in turn defeated number one
seeds Russia 2.5-1.5, while China demolished the Philippines 3.5-0.5.
In Round 10, which will take place tomorrow, Sept. 6, Armenia will
play The Netherlands, Russia will take on Argentina, while China and
the U.S. will face off in the toughest match of the day.
Armenia has emerged victorious from seven out of nine matches so far.
It has only lost to China and drew its match against Russia.
Organized by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), the Olympiad
is the most prestigious team competition in the chess world.
The top-seeds are Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Hungary, Azerbaijan,
China, and the U.S. respectively.
The Armenian national team is represented by Levon Aronian, Sergei
Movsesian, Vladimir Akopian, Gabriel Sargissian, and Tigran Petrosian.
Armenia won the 2006 and 2008 Olympiads, and came in 7th in 2010.
A number of Armenian chess players are representing other countries.
Most notable among them is Varuzhan Akobian, who is part of the U.S.
team, and Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian, on the Brazilian team.
Lilit Lazarian from the Armenian women's team at the Olympiad (Photo
by Arman Karakhanyan) Women's section
The Armenian women's team is sixth after nine rounds. China leads
with 16 points, Russia is second with 15. The Ukraine, Kazakhstan,
Poland, and Armenia are 3-6 respectively, all with 14 points.
The women's team representing Armenia is comprised of Elina Danielian,
Lilit Mkrtchian, Lilit Galoian, Maria Kursova, and Anna Hairapetian.
Several other Armenians in the women's section are representing
other countries. Natalia Khoudgarian, for example, heads the Canadian
women's team.
The Olympiad has 11 rounds, and will conclude on Sept. 10.
The Armenian Weekly has been providing up-to-the-minute results on
its Facebook page, and detailed coverage on its website.
From: Baghdasarian