June 21, 2013 - 11:47 AMT
Hovhannisyan retains lead after Karen Asryan Memorial round 5

Robert Hovhannisyan continues his winning streak at Karen Asryan Memorial, having beaten Vahe Baghdasaryan in round 5.

Artur Chibukhchian and Zaven Andriasian have gained 4 points each to share 2nd-3rd spots.

Hovhannisyan will face off against Andriasian in round 6.

Karen Asryan, the champion of 2006 Chess Olympiad, died of stroke at the age of 28 in 2008. The Chess Giants tournament, which was stopped over his death, was later named after him.