HAKOBYAN IS NOT TAKING RISKS

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[08:38 pm] 18 December, 2008

Armenian grosmeister Vladimir Hakobyan continues to take precautions
as he plays in the FIDE "Gran Prix Elista". The key player of the
Armenian team played his 5th 0-0 match in the 5th round.

This time his opponent was Ukrainian Pavel Elyanov. The competitors
took 25 rapid steps and tied the match. In any case, Vladimir’s
opponent was more careful in this match. In the previous rounds,
Hakobyan had not taken risks and had won half a point.

Thus, the Armenian representative now has 2.5 points. The
Mammedyarov-Kasimjanov match has already ended and the competitors have
earned half a point each. The remaining matches are still in progress.