World Chess Olympiad is nearing the end in Batumi and both Armenian women’s and men’s teams won in Round 9 yesterday.
The men’s team beat India 2.5-1.5 thanks to Hayk Martirosyan winning his game, while Levon Aronian, Gabriel Sargsyan and Hrant Melkumyan earned half point each.
Women’s team beat Iran 3-1. Elina Danielyan and Anna Sargsyan earned two points by winning their games, Lilit Mkrtchyan and Siranush Ghukasyan got draws.
Both teams now have 15 points and sit a point behind the leaders.
