Armenia’s Vladimir Akopian beat Russia's Denis Khismatullin in the 8th round of European Chess Championship to rank 3rd with 6.5 points.
Vladimir Malakhov (Russia) tops the standing with 6.5 points, followed by Russian Maxim Matlakov with again 6.5 points.
Sergei Movsesian gained a victory over Georgia's Levan Pantsulaia, Hrant Melkumyan beat Turkish Baris Esen, Tigran L. Petrosian defeated Valery Popov (Russia) and Zaven Andriasian Denmark’s Andreas Hagen respectively.
Gabriel Sargissian tied the game with Jan Smeets (Holland), Robert Hovhannisyan with David Benidze from Georgia, and Samvel Ter-Sahakyan with Burak Firat (Turkey), respectively.
Hovhannes Gabuzyan lost to Russia’s Sanan Sjugirov, Arman Pashikian to Dalibor Stojanovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina), while Vladimir Pogosian was beaten by Veselin Pantev from Bulgaria.
