After tying a game vs. England’s David Howell in the 9th round of the Gibraltar Chess Festival, Armenian grandmaster Sergei Movsesian currently comes 10th with 6,5 points, falling only one point behind the tournament leader Hou Yifan (China).

Meanwhile after gaining a win over Hanley Craig (England), Gabriel Sargissian scored 6 points to climb to the 35th place.

GM Varuzhan Akobian (U.S.) lost to Shakhriyar Mammadyarov (Azerbaijan) to drop to the 25th place with 6 points.

The 10th round pairings are as follows: Movsesian - Peter Svidler (Russia), Sargissian - Nana Dzagnidze (Gerogia), Akobian - Alexis Cabrera (Spain).