Akobian is one point ahead of closest rivals

GM Varuzhan Akobian scored his fourth victory in a row - this time over GM Sergey Erenburg at the U.S. Men’s Championship in Saint Louis. Akobian is in the lead with 6 points after eight rounds. He is one point ahead of his closest rivals, GMs Gata Kamski and Aleksandr Lenderman. 

WGM Tatev Abrahamyan has scored 4.5 points out of 7 and is currently third at the U.S. Women’s Championship. IM Anna Zatonskih is in the lead with 6 points, armchess.am said.