Hrant Melkumyan becomes Armenia’s Chess 960 champion of 2012January 28, 2012 – 17:03 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net – Scoring 6 points out of 7, grandmaster Hrant Melkumyan became Armenia’s Chess960 (Fischer Random Chess) champion of 2012. With 5 points Zave…
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Melkumyan wins Armenia’s Chess 960 Championship
Published by January 28th, 2012 in Armenia, Chess960, National Championship and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsMelkumyan wins Armenia’s Chess 960 Championship
Published by January 28th, 2012 in Armenia, Chess960, National Championship and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsHrant Melkumyan becomes Armenia’s Chess 960 champion of 2012January 28, 2012 – 17:03 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net – Scoring 6 points out of 7, grandmaster Hrant Melkumyan became Armenia’s Chess960 (Fischer Random Chess) champion of 2012. With 5 points Zave…
Should every child be made to play chess?
Published by January 27th, 2012 in Armenia, Chess in Education, chess in the schools and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsShould every child be made to play chess? By Vanessa BarfordBBC NewsArmenia is making chess compulsory in schools, but could mandatory study of a board game really help children’s academic performance and behaviour? Every child aged six or over in Ar…
Armenian teams for the 2012 Chess Olympiad in Istanbul
Published by January 25th, 2012 in Armenia, Chess Olympiad, Susan Polgar Chess and Turkey. 0 CommentsArmenian teams for the 2012 Chess Olympiad in IstanbulFollowing the conclusion of the 2012 Armenian Chess Championships, the national federation has announced the lineups for the World Chess Olympiad, which will be held in August in Istanbul, Turkey. M…
Kursova wins Armenian Women’s Chess Championship
Published by January 23rd, 2012 in Armenia, National Championship, Susan Polgar Chess and Women's Chess. 0 CommentsMaria Kursova wins Armenian Women’s Chess ChampionshipJanuary 23, 2012 – 10:35 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net – On December 22, with 9 points out of possible 11, Maria Kursova won the Armenian Women’s Chess Championship, followed by Anna Hayrapetyan (8,5 point…
All games from the 2012 Armenian Championship
Published by January 23rd, 2012 in Armenia, National Championship and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 Comments
I do not intend to be Armenian national team’s reserve player
Published by January 23rd, 2012 in Armenia, National Champion, Susan Polgar Chess and Tigran Petrosian. 0 CommentsI do not intend to be Armenian national team’s reserve playerJanuary 22, 2012 | 23:33YEREVAN. – After becoming Armenia’s chess champion and qualifying for the country’s national team, on Sunday, Grandmaster Tigran Petrosyan told Armenian News-N…
Armenian Chess Championships update
Published by January 21st, 2012 in Armenia, National Championship and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsArmenian Chess ChampionshipsIn the ninth round of the highest league tournament of 72nd Armenian Men’s Chess Championship Tigran L. Petrosian and Robert Hovhannisyan drew with Hrair Simonian and Arman Pashikian. Petrosian and Hovhannisyan continue to…
Lessons for Life in 64 Squares
Published by January 18th, 2012 in Armenia, Chess in Education, chess in the schools and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsLessons for Life in 64 SquaresBeloved in Armenia, chess becomes a mandatory part of the country’s curriculum.by Sona Kocharyan18 January 2012YEREVAN | Arbi Khachatouryan teaches chess for a living, not an unusual job in a country where chess masters …
Aiming to make national team
Published by January 13th, 2012 in Armenia, Susan Polgar Chess and Ukraine. 0 CommentsI aim to be part of Armenia’s women’s national chess team – Yevgenia DolukhanovaBy Garik HovsepyanYEREVAN. – Yevgenia Dolukhanova, the 2009 women’s chess champion of Ukraine, will now represent Armenia in international tournaments.She is curren…
Armenian Chess Championship 2012 LIVE!
Published by January 11th, 2012 in Armenia, LIVE games, National Championship and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 Comments
Armenian Women’s Chess Championship draw held
Published by January 10th, 2012 in Armenia, Susan Polgar Chess and Women's Chess. 0 CommentsArmenian Women’s Chess Championship draw heldJanuary 10, 2012 – 16:33 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net – Tigran Petrosian Chess House hosted a draw for 2012 Armenian Women’s Chess Championship January 10. The following pairings were announced for round 1: Mari…
72nd Armenian Championship Highest League
Published by January 9th, 2012 in Armenia, National Championship and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 Comments72nd Armenian Championship Highest LeagueMonday, 09 January 2012 15:57 The highest league tournament of the Armenian 72nd championship will be held in Yerevan from January 11 to 22, 2012. GMs Tigran L. Petrosian, Zaven Andriasian, Avetik Grigoryan, Hra…
Armenia drops to 8th place
Published by December 22nd, 2011 in Armenia, Susan Polgar Chess and Women's World Team Championship. 0 CommentsArmenia drops to 8th place at Women World Chess Team ChampionshipDecember 22, 2011 – 11:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net – Armenia suffered a 0,5:3,5 defeat by India at the Women World Team Chess Championship in Madrin, Turkey. Lilit Mkrtchyan played in a dra…
Armenian women in painful defeats at WC in Turkey
Published by December 21st, 2011 in Armenia, Susan Polgar Chess, Turkey and Women's World Team Championship. 0 CommentsArmenian women in painful defeats at WC in Turkey21.12.11 | 12:00Armenians participating in the FIDE Women’s World Chess Team Championships in Mardin, Turkey, lost to China 0-4 in the third round of play on Wednesday – their second defeat in a ro…
Andreasyan finishes 3rd at Femida Chess Tournament
Published by November 30th, 2011 in Andriasian, Armenia and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsSiranush Andreasyan finishes 3rd at Femida Chess TournamentNovember 29, 2011 – 18:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net – Grandmasters Zaven Andreasyan and Tigran Petrosian continue performing in Vizag GM International Open Chess Championship in Visakhapatnam, Ind…
Armenian designated head coach of Russian Men’s National Chess Team
Published by November 22nd, 2011 in Armenia, Dokhoian, Russia and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsArmenian designated head coach of Russian Men’s National Chess TeamNovember 22, 2011 | 15:28MOSCOW. – By decision of the Chess Federation of Russia, the Women’s National Team Head Coach Yury Dokhoyan is appointed head coach of the Men’s team, I…
Hunting for Gold
Published by November 10th, 2011 in Armenia, Aronian, European Team Championship and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsArmenia in final push for European gold10.11.11 | 23:13Reigning world champions Armenia are close to adding the European title to their collection of remarkable achievements in chess after outstripping current holder and arch-foe Azerbaijan in the pe…
Crunch time: Germany vs Armenia in round 9
Published by November 10th, 2011 in Armenia, European Team Championship, Germany and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsRound 9 pairings for leading teams No. SNo Team Team Pts. MP Res. : Res. MP Pts. Team Team SNo 1 10 GER Germany 20 13 : 13 21 Armenia ARM 4 2 3 AZE Azerbaijan 20 12 : 11 19 Romania ROM 17 3 5 HUN Hungary 19 11 : 12 18½ Bulgaria BUL 7 …
Armenia captures silver at World Youth Chess Olympiad
Published by October 31st, 2011 in Armenia, Susan Polgar Chess, Turkey and World Youth Chess Olympiad. 0 CommentsArmenia captures silver at World Youth Chess Olympiad October 31, 2011 | 15:44 KOCAELI. – Armenia’s national team won silver medal at World Youth Under 16 Chess Olympiad, which is being held in Kocaeli, Turkey. At the final round, Armeni…
Armenia getting ready for the European Team Championships
Published by October 26th, 2011 in Armenia, European Team Championship, Levon Aronian and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsArmenian teams train for European Chess ChampionshipsOctober 26, 2011 – 11:36 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net – Armenian men and women’s teams are participating in Dilijan-hosted team practice session in preparation for European Team Chess Championships due Nov…
I wish Armenia to keep striving for further achievements
Published by September 21st, 2011 in Armenia and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsGM Robert Hovannisyan: I wish Armenia to keep striving for further achievementsSeptember 21, 2011 – 13:53 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net – 2011 Armenian chess champion, grandmaster Robert Hovannisyan, who like the Republic of Armenia is celebrating his 20th birthd…
I wish Armenia to keep striving for further achievements
Published by September 21st, 2011 in Armenia and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsGM Robert Hovannisyan: I wish Armenia to keep striving for further achievementsSeptember 21, 2011 – 13:53 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net – 2011 Armenian chess champion, grandmaster Robert Hovannisyan, who like the Republic of Armenia is celebrating his 20th birthd…
Armenia – Russia chess match will be held in Yerevan
Published by September 17th, 2011 in Armenia, Chess match, Russia, Susan Polgar Chess and Yerevan. 0 CommentsArmenia – Russia chess match will be held in Yerevan By Times.am at 16 September, 2011, 5:40 pmA match between the teams of twice Olympic Champion, World Champion Armenia and many-times Olympic Champion, ex-World Champion Russia is going to be held i…
Armenian national team announced
Published by September 14th, 2011 in Akopian, Armenia, Aronian, European Team Championship, Greece, Movsesian, Sargissian and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsArmenian Chess Federation confirms composition of Armenian national team Armenian Chess Federation confirmed the compositions of the Armenian national teams which are going to participate in the European Team Championships to be held in Porto Carr…
Armenia moves forward with chess in all schools
Published by August 31st, 2011 in Armenia, Chess benefits, chess in the schools and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsChess becomes compulsory subject in all secondary schools of Armenia from second grade
August 30, 2011 | 18:47
YEREVAN. – From September 1, chess will become a compulsory subject in all secondary schools of Armenia, said Armenian Minister of Educat…
Armenia moves forward with chess in all schools
Published by August 31st, 2011 in Armenia, Chess benefits, chess in the schools and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsChess becomes compulsory subject in all secondary schools of Armenia from second grade
August 30, 2011 | 18:47
YEREVAN. – From September 1, chess will become a compulsory subject in all secondary schools of Armenia, said Armenian Minister of Educat…
Armenian champions receive $20,500 from government
Published by August 25th, 2011 in Armenia and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsArmenian Government to give World Champions US $ 20,500 each
August 25, 2011 | 14:55
YEREVAN. – The Armenian chess heroes, who won the World Youth Team Championship in China’s Ningbo, will receive AMD 7,5 million (about US $ 20,500) each. During to…
Broken leg knockouts Akopian at the World Cup
Published by August 22nd, 2011 in Akopian, Armenia, Khanty-Mansiysk, Susan Polgar Chess and World Cup. 0 CommentsVladimir Akopian forced to withdraw from the World Cup
Aug 22, 2011
GM Vladimir Akopian, unfortunately, will not be able to participate in the World Chess Cup which is set to start in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia on August 28, 2011. Several days ago Ako…
Armenian at 26th Summer Shenzhen Universiade
Published by August 19th, 2011 in Armenia, China and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsArmenian chess players one point behind leader
12:20 19/08/2011 » Sport
GMs Avetik Grigoryan, Zaven Andriasian and Hrant Melkumyan have scored 4.5 points each out of 6 and are sharing 3rd-13th places with a group of participants at the 26th Summer …
Armenia to purchase facilities for teaching chess in schools
Published by August 5th, 2011 in Armenia, chess in the schools and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsArmenia to purchase facilities for teaching chess in schoolsAugust 04, 2011 | 22:48YEREVAN. – Elementary classes at Armenian public schools will have new required subject, chess class, from September. Schools need facilities for teaching the subject….
I can’t describe my feelings
Published by July 29th, 2011 in Armenia, Movsesian, Susan Polgar Chess and World Team Championship. 0 CommentsWorld Team Chess Championship winner Sergei Movsesian: I can’t describe my feelingsJuly 28, 2011 – 18:39 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net – Grandmaster Sergei Movsesian shared his impressions after a win as a part of Armenian team at Ningbo-hosted World Team Chess C…
Armenia welcomes the World Champions
Published by July 28th, 2011 in Armenia, Susan Polgar Chess and World Team Championship. 0 CommentsArmenia welcomes the World ChampionsWorld Chess Team Championship concluded yesterday in Ningbo, China The World Chess Team Championship 2011 concluded yesterday in the New Century Grand Hotel Ningbo, China. The team of Armenia won the tournament and…
