ARMENIA GRABS GOLD IN THE 40TH CHESS OLYMPIAD

Hamsayeh.Net

Sept 10 2012

In the last round of the 40th World Chess Olympiad Armenia was matched
against Hungary. Levon Aronian secured a perpetual against Peter Leko,
and the other games continued.

After the time control Gabriel Sargissian drew the rook endgame
against Ferenc Berkes, and Sergei Movsesian scored a crucial victory
against Zoltan Almasi. Eventually Vladimir Akopian held Judit Polgar
to a draw to mark the start of huge celebration for Armenian gold
medal. Congratulations!

Russia employed their trademark strategy and signed two quick
draws with Germany – both with black pieces. This worked perfectly
as Vladimir Kramnik and Sergey Karjakin won with white to secure
the overall 3-1 victory for Russia. Russia finished equal first on
match points but with weaker tie-breaks and thus is awarded with the
silver medal.