Mekhitarian captures 2nd place and Melkumyan shows perfect result YEREVAN. – Armenian GM Hrant Melkumyan has scored a total of 3 points after three rounds and is leading, together with a group of several other participants, in the Politiken Cup chess tournament that is held in Copenhagen, Denmark, Armchess reports. Separately, GM Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian […]
Mekhitarian wins Varna Open
Brazilian Grandmaster Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian convincingly won the open tournament in Varna, Bulgaria, after concluding the event with 7,5 points from nine games, leaving the chasing pack a full point behind. The 7th International Chess Tournament Varna Open was held on 19-27th June. The tournament was organized by the Chess Club “Veselin Topalov”. 89 players […]
Mekhitarian is Brazilian Champion 2012
The Brazilian Chess Championship from 2012 was delayed due to administrative reasons, so it took place between February 25th and March 6th 2013 at Cidade de Montenegro. The tournament was organized by the “Federação Gaúcha de Xadrez – FGX”. GM Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian arrived as the rating favorite and confirmed his status with a sole […]
Interview with Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian
Interview with the member of the Brazilian chess team Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian by Vera Martirosyan for NEWS.am Sport. It would be very interesting to know about you. You are Armenian. What you can tell about your family. Do you speak Armenian, do you usually visit Armenia? Yes, I’m very proud to be Armenian and have learnt […]