Armenian 12-year-old Samuel Sevian (U.S.) fulfilled an International Master norm two rounds before the end of Metropolitan tournament, ongoing in Los Angeles.

Now Sevian has scored 4,5 points out of 7 to top the standings together with grandmaster Melikset Khachiyan (U.S.).

Artur Chibukhchian (Armenia) is half a point behind the leaders, armchess.am reported.