Andriasian retains 2nd spot after Groningen Chess Fest round 6December 27, 2012 - 11:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chess Festival has resumed in the Dutch city of Groningen after a rest day. After the Festival round 6, Armenian grandmaster Zaven Andriasian has tied the game with Mher Hovhannisyan. Andriasyan has gained 4 points to retain the 2nd spot. Robin van Kampen of Holland is leading the tournament with 4,5 points. Hovhannisyan is 10th with 4 points; Vahe Baghdasaryan is 28th with 3 points; Mark Basenchyan has 2 points to come 67th. Groningen Chess Festival, with a prize fund of Euro 6000, launched December 21 to run through December 30. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |