Moscow Open traditional chess festival is ongoing in the Russian capital, with Armenia's Hovik Hayrapetyan scoring 3,5 points to be 0,5 point behind tournament A leader.

Meanwhile, Hovhannes Gabuzyan and Robert Agasaryan have gained 2.5 points each.

Lilit Galoyan scored 3 points in women’s tournament B to fall 1 point behind the leader.

The festival will run through Feb 10.