Movsesian, Akopian, Pashikian in World Cup

Armenian GMs Sergei Movsesian, Vladimir Akopian and Arman Pashikian have signed contracts with FIDE, confirming their participation in the World Cup to start in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia on August 26, 2011.

Levon Aronian, who could also take part in this tournament, is not going to play in Khanty-Mansiysk, since he, due to his high elo, has the right to participate in the World Champion Qualifier next competitions, armchess.am reported.