Concludes the Eduard Mnatsakanyan Memorial

On January 18, a blitz chess tournament dedicated to the memory of Eduard Mnatsakanyan was held at the Chess Academy of Armenia.

Eduard Mnatsakanyan was for many years one of the most prominent figures in the chess world and an honorary coach of the Chess Academy of Armenian.

Through this tournament, we pay tribute to his life and his great contribution to chess.

We now present the tournament results:

Main Prizes

1st place: IM Gasparyan Erik
2nd place: IM Piliposyan Robert
3rd place: IM Sukiasyan Vahe
4th place: IM Hakobyan Erik
5th place: IM Agasarov Benik

Special Prizes

Best female player: WIM Gaboyan Susanna
Best 55+ veteran participant: Ara Nalbandyan
Best ranked (non-titled) participant: Rafael Petrosyan
Best participant under 10: Arsen Bayramyan
Best female participant under 10: Tatev Madantsyan
Best participant under 8: Areg Gevorgyan

We thank all participants and congratulate the prize winners.