9 victories, 1 draw and 2 defeats in Golden Sands

 Grand masters Tigran L. Petrosian, Hrant Melkumyan, Avetik Grigorian, Hrair Simonian, Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian, international masters Karen Grigoryan, Hovhannes Gabuzyan, Vahe Baghdasaryan, Valentin Panbukchian won in the first round of 1st Grand Europe Open held in Bulgarian Golden Sands resort.

Armenian chess federation said GM Vladimir Akopian ended in a draw, WGM Nelly Aginian and Vladimir Pogosian lost.