Chess: GM Varuzhan Hakobian to take part in Wijk aan Zee tournament

Armenian GM Varuzhan Hakobian (USA) is taking part in the "B" tournament of Corus Chess Festival due in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands January 16-31, 2010. As a US team member, the Armenian player gained the title of the deputy champion in the World Team Championship held in the Turkish city of Bursa.