November 22, 2011 - 10:58 AMT
World Youth Chess Championship 5th round pairings announced

The 5th round pairings of the World Youth Chess Championship going on in Caldas Novas, Brazil, have been announced.

In the U18 tournament, Armenia’s Samvel Ter-Sahakyan, who tops the standings with 4 points will face UAE’s Saleh Salem. Robert Aghasaryan (20th, with 3 points) will play against Willyam Palomino Espinoza of Peru, who is 19th.

In the U16 tournament, Hovhannes Gabuzyan (10th, with 3 points) will rival Cankut Emiroglu of Turkey. Karen Grigoryan (36th, with 2.5 points) will play against Luis Paulo Supi.