Akobian took the 3rd place

Armenian GM Varuzhan Akobian scored 6,5 points out of 9 and took the 3rd place at the open that was held in Los Angeles, USA.
Akobian was only half a point behind the winner - GM Timur Gareev (USA).

Armenian GM Melikset Khachiyan scored 6, 11-year-old Samuel Sevian - 5,5, IM Andranik Matikozyan - 5 points.

56 chess players took part in the tournament.