Chess World Cup 2021: Armenia makes triumphant start in Sochi
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The Armenian national chess team celebrated four victories in the opening round of the 2021 World Cup being held in the Russian resort city of Sochi.
Hayk Martirosyan gained an advantage over Chitumbo Mwali of Zambia. Shant Sargsyan and Hovhannes Gabuzyan crowned with victory their matches against Martines Rayes (Venezuela) and Bilel Bellahcene (Algeria).
Elina Danielyan, the first female chess player to ever represent the country in an international tournament, gained the upper hand over Paraguay’s Gabriela Vargas.