Vladimir Akopian won the fourth game at Dubai Open Chess Tournament

The traditional Dubai Open Chess Tournament in the United Arab Emirates is underway.  In the fourth round Armenian Vladimir Akopian defeated Boris Savchenko and leads the tournament with David Howell of England, Chessfed.am reports.

The two leaders will compete today within the fifth round of the tournament.

Gabriel Sargsyan and Zaven Andriasyan have 3 points each and are in middle of the table.