Negros Open International Chess Championship concluded in Philippines on Thursday, attended by 61 players from 5 states, including 7 Grandmasters and 6 International Masters.
English chess grandmaster Nigel Short who was also the highest ranked player of the tournament won the Championship scoring 8 out 9 points.
The Armenian GM Karen Grigoryan who was closely trailing the leader during the tournament, ultimately took the second place with 7 points, while Nguen Duk Hoa took the third place, the Chess Federation of Armenia reported.
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