FIDE World Junior U20 Rapid Championship has concluded

Armenian chess players have secured prize-winning places at the FIDE World Junior U20 Rapid Championship, held in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.

IM Robert Piliposyan and IM Aleks Sahakyan, representing Armenia, scored 7 points out of 9 and shared 2nd–5th place.

Based on tie-breaks, IM Robert Piliposyan finished 4th, while IM Aleks Sahakyan took 5th place.

It is worth noting that Aleks is currently serving in the Armenian Armed Forces.

GM Emin Ohanyan also took part in the championship, finishing tied for 10th place with 6 points.

The FIDE World Junior U20 Blitz Championship will take place from November 5 to 6.

Congratulations to our chess players, and we wish them the best of luck in the upcoming blitz championship!