Armenian chess players lost the 9th round games of Women’s Grand Prix in Nalchik, Russia.

Lilit Mkrtchyan was defeated by Humpy Coneru (India) while Elina Dalielyan lost a game to Munguntull Batkhuyag (Mongolia).

Mkrtchyan is currently the 8th with 4 points. Dalielyan still bottoms the standings with 1.5 points. Tatiana Kosintseva (Russia) is leading with 7 points.

In the 10th round, Lilit Mkrtchyan will play vs. Betul Yildiz (Turkey); Elina Dalielyan will rival Nana Dzganidze (Georgia).