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ARTASHES MINASYAN – CHAMPION OF ARMENIA

08:00 pm 24 March, 2006

Artashes Minasyan became the chess champion of Armenia. He gained the
right to participate in the chess world Olympiad in the Armenian chess
team. He also won 1.5 million AMD.

The second place was taken by Arman Pashikyan who won 900 thousand
AMD. He also reached the title of Grand Master. The third place was
taken by Tigran Qotanjyan.

As for the women’s championship, Siranoush Andreasyan became
champion. She too will participate in the world Olympiad. Her victory
`cost’ 300 thousand AMD.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress