Grandmaster Varuzhan Hakobyan won gold at American Open 2011, scoring 7 points out of 8 possible. Grandmaster Melikset Khachiyan and FM Harutyun Akopyan came 5th and 8th respectively.

Orange County, California hosted the tournament with 28 players participating.

Brazil Chess Championship is ongoing in Campinas. After 3 rounds, grandmaster Krikor-Sevag Mekhitarian retains leadership with 2,5 points, armchess.am reported.