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Krikor-Sevag Mekhitarian celebrates second victory in Brazil

Krikor-Sevag Mekhitarian celebrates second victory in Brazil

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 19, ARMENPRESS. Armenian GM Krikor-Sevag Mekhitarian (Brazil) had another victory. The Chess Federation of the Republic of Armenia informed "Armenpress" that after the tournament in Mogi das Cruze he won also at the open that was held in Forquilhinha, Brazil. Mekhitarian again had no defeat, scored 6 points out of 7 and became the sole winner among 46 participants.

Previously, on October 18, Brazilian-Armenian chess Grand Master Krikor-Sevag Mekhitarian became the best participant of the Mogi das Cruzes tournament. Armenian GM Krikor-Sevag Mekhitarian (Brazil) had no defeat, scored 6 points out of 7 and took the first prize among 87 participants at the tournament that was held in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil.

Another Armenian chess player from Brazil FM Armen Proudian took the 9th place with 5 points.

Mekhitarian was born in São Paulo in 1986. He learned playing chess from his father at the age of six. He won Brazil's junior (U20) championship twice, in 2003 and 2004. He became a Grandmaster—the highest title in chess—in 2010.

Grandmaster Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian won Brazil's chess championship in São Paulo. Mekhitarian secured the title with seven wins, three draws, and one loss, finishing the championship with 8.5/11 points.








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