Grandmaster Krikor-Sevag Mekhitarian scored 3 points after Brazil Chess Championship round 4, falling only half a point behind the tournament leader Rafael Leitao.

Grandmaster Hrair Simonian scored 5,5 points out of 9 at Budapest-hosted First Saturday Chess Tournament Series to gain the 3rd place. Mikhail Antipov (Russia) won the tournament gold with 7 points, armchess.am reported.