Armenian grandmaster Hrant Melkumyan continues successful performance at Bosnia International Chess Tournament 2011.

In the 8th round, Melkumyan, playing with white pieces, scored a win over Arkady Naydich of Germany. The Armenian grandmaster is currently 2nd, dropping behind tournament leader Borki Predojevic of Bosnia and Herzegovina by additional indices.

Melkumyan vs. Predojevic match is due May 12, in the last, 9th round of the tournament.