Haik Martirosyan and Mamikon Gharibyan shared 2nd-4th places

Armenian GM Haik Martirosyan has won the silver medal at the Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026, held in Italy.

Haik scored 7 points out of 9, sharing 2nd-4th places and taking 2nd place on tie-breaks.

Armenian GM Mamikon Gharibyan also scored 7 points and finished 4th on tie-breaks.

The top three standings are as follows:
1st place: GM Frederik Svane — 7.5 points
2nd place: GM Haik Martirosyan — 7 points
3rd place: GM Ian Nepomniachtchi — 7 points

From Armenia, GM Emin Ohanyan and FM Sargis Manukyan also participated, both scoring 5.5 points.

Congratulations to Haik and Mamikon, wishing them new achievements!