Andranik Matikozian becomes champion of Southern California

IM Andranik Matikozian (Armenia) became the champion of Southern California for the fourth time. He had no defeat, scored 5 points out of 7 and finished first at the championship held in Monterey, U.S.

Melikset Khachiyan (U.S.) took second place. He also had no defeat and was only half a point behind the winner.

Chess players from Russia and Mexico also took part in the tournament, armchess.am reported.