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CHESS OLYMPIAD: ARMENIA REDISCOVERS WINNING WAYS WITH VICTORY OVER UZBEKISTAN
http://www.armenianow.com/sports/chess/39755/armenia_chess_china_world_olympiad
Chess | 06.09.12 | 11:27
Photo: istanbul2012.tsf.org.tr
In Round 8 of the ongoing World Chess Olympiad in Istanbul, Turkey,
Armenia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to pull itself up to third place in
current standings.
The two victories in the match games were registered on boards #3 and
#4 (Vladimir Akopian and Gabriel Sargissian). The success followed
a draw with Russia and a defeat from China that stopped Armenia's
otherwise perfect run in the tournament.
With three rounds to go, Armenia is trailing leaders Russia by two
points, but is level on points with second-placed China.
In Round 9 of the competition tonight Armenia's opponent is Germany.
Russia and China, meanwhile, play the United States and the
Philippines, respectively.
The games in Istanbul begin at 4 pm local time (6 pm Yerevan time) and
can be followed live on Armchess.am. More information is also available
on the tournament's official website: istanbul2012.tsf.org.tr.
http://www.armenianow.com/sports/chess/39755/armenia_chess_china_world_olympiad
Chess | 06.09.12 | 11:27
Photo: istanbul2012.tsf.org.tr
In Round 8 of the ongoing World Chess Olympiad in Istanbul, Turkey,
Armenia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to pull itself up to third place in
current standings.
The two victories in the match games were registered on boards #3 and
#4 (Vladimir Akopian and Gabriel Sargissian). The success followed
a draw with Russia and a defeat from China that stopped Armenia's
otherwise perfect run in the tournament.
With three rounds to go, Armenia is trailing leaders Russia by two
points, but is level on points with second-placed China.
In Round 9 of the competition tonight Armenia's opponent is Germany.
Russia and China, meanwhile, play the United States and the
Philippines, respectively.
The games in Istanbul begin at 4 pm local time (6 pm Yerevan time) and
can be followed live on Armchess.am. More information is also available
on the tournament's official website: istanbul2012.tsf.org.tr.