Hrant Melkumyan still leading London Chess ClassicDecember 8, 2012 - 18:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian grandmaster Hrant Melkumyan tied a game against Robin van Kampen in the 7th round of London Chess Classic FIDE Open. Melkumyan scored 6 points to continue topping the standings. Engalnd’s Simon Williams came second, with Scotland’s Jonathan Rowson placed 3rd. The tournament will run until December 8, with the winner to receive 2500 pounds. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Ruling MP accuses opposition of “serving other countries' interests” Khachatur Sukiasyan has accused Armenia’s opposition of serving the interests of other countries Protest leader vows to achieve departure of Armenian authorities According to Archbishop Bagrat, there is only one solution to the situation in Armenia. Heads of Armenian, Ukrainian parliaments hold virtual talks Alen Simonyan and Ruslan Stefanchuk held talks via video conference on Tuesday, May 21. Pashinyan travels to Iran to pay tribute to Raisi, others Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has left for the Islamic Republic of Iran on a working visit. |