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Armenian-German chess rivalry on the island of Man

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There are two rounds left in the international chess tournament on the island of Man. After seven rounds,Worlds Champion Magnus Carlsen, continued to be on the first place, gaining 6 points. 5 chess players, Americans Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana, Ukrainian Pavel Elyanov, Israeli Emil Sutovsky and Indian Santosh Vidit, are half a point behind. Our chess player Sergei Movsesian could join this five, but he played a draw with Ivan Sokolov in this round and got 5 points. Our compatriot Varujan Hakobian, who represents the United States, also has the same result. Gabriel Sargsyan, another member of the Armenian national team, shared his points on the 7th game with Harsha Bhatarathi, Indian International Master. He currently is on the 30th place with a score of 4.5 points. Today the matches of the 8th round are going to be held. Sergei Movsesian, with black figures, will compete with German Falco Binfrih, while Gabriel Sargsian, will meet with another player presenting Germany, GM Alexander Donchenko. Magnus Carlsen, the world champion, in the central round of the tournament will play against his main opponent, Fabiano Caruana.