Armenian grandmaster Arshak Petrosian was announced FIDE Trainer's Commission’s World's Best Trainer 2011 to be awarded with Mikhail Botvinnik Medal.

Last year, Armenian National Team headed by Arshak Petrosian won the World Championship in Ningbo, China.

This is the second time Arshak Petrosian is recognized as World's Best Trainer. The grandmaster gained Mikhail Botvinnik Medal in 2008 when Armenian National Team became a two-time Olympic Champion, armchess.am reported.