The Armenian men’s team lost to Azerbaijan 1.5-2.5 at the sixth round of European Team Chess Championships underway in Crete, Greece.
According to the National Olympic Committee, Armenia’s leader Levon Aronian beat Azerbaijani player Shakhriyar Mamedyarov. Gabriel Sargsyan drew his game, while Sergey Movsisyan and Hrant Melkumyan suffered a defeat.
The Armenian women’s team beat Hungary 3-1, with Elina Danielyan and Maria Kursova securing the team’s victory.
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