Slovakia’s Sergey Movsesian dropped out of 4th ACP World Rapid Cup, having been beaten 0,5- 1,5 by Alexander Grischuk of Russia.

Orissa Open Grandmaster Tournament hosted 249 participants, including 2 Armenian chess players Gevorg Harutyunyan and Hayk Simonyan. Gevorg Harutyunyan came 13th gaining 8 points out of 11 possible.

Vanadzor Chess School director Arshak Ramazyan was awarded with FIDE Master title.