ARMENIA DEFEATS TURKEY AND AZERBAIJAN
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[12:35 pm] 02 November, 2007
Armenia’s chess team won over Turkey 2.5:1.5 at the fifth round of
the European Team Championship.
Armenian GM Vladimir Hakobian enjoyed victory while Levon Aronian,
Gabriel Sargsian and Smbat Lputian played a tie.
Russia defeated Azerbaijan 3.5:0.5 thus becoming a sole leader.
The men’s chess team of Armenia advanced to the 10th place, gaining
7 points in team competitions and 12 points in individual games.
Armenia is to compete with Hungary at the sixth round.
Our team stands a good chance to take a prize-winning place. The team
lacks only one point to outnumber Israel, Slovenia and Azerbaijan
taking the second place.
The women’s chess team of Armenia defeated Azerbaijan 2.5:1.5. Elina
Danielian and Lilit Mkrtchian celebrated victory among the women
chess players.
Currently, the team takes the 12th place with 6 points in team
competitions and 11 points in individual games. The fixture table is
led by Poland.
From: Baghdasarian