Armenia’s representative Samvel Ter-Sahakyan tied the match with world champion Magnus Carlsen with white figures in the second round of the FIDE World Rapid Championship in Warsaw.
Only the kings remained on the chessboard during the match that ended in the 65th step.
In the first round, Ter-Sahakyan defeated Polish chess player Jonasz Baum with black figures.
Out of Armenia’s representatives, Sergey Movsesyan, Robert Hovhannisyan, as well as Levon Aronian, who is representing the United States for the first time, each have 1.5 points. Another three rounds will be held today.
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