June 11, 2013 - 11:23 AMT
Sergei Movsesian finishes 8th at World Blitz Chess Championship

Armenian grandmaster Sergei Movsesian scored 18 points to come 8th at World Blitz Chess Championship in Russia.

Gabriel Sargissian and Vladimir Akopian took the 12th and 13th spots respectively, with Ashot Nadanian finishing 51st with 13,5 points.

The championship prize fund totaled USD 400 000.