Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian at American Championship

Armenian GM Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian (Brazil), scoring 7 points out of 9, is sharing 2-7th places among 200 participants at the American Continental Championship in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Mekhitarian is just half a point behind the leader - GM Eduardo Iturrizaga (Venezuela).

Two rounds are still to be played, Armenian Chess Federation website reported.