Vladimir Akopian to Play Against Nepomniachtchi in European Chess Championship

The 11th European Individual Chess Championship 2010 is taking place from March 5–19 in Rijeka, Croatia.

Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi is still the leading player with 8 points after his match against Denis Khismatullin which ended with a draw, according to the tournament’s official website.

Coming up behind Nepomniachtchi in the tournament are eight other players with 7.5 points each. Among them is also Armenian Grand Master Vladimir Akopian.

Akopian is set to play against Nepomniachtchi in the 11th and final round today. He will play black and will probably become Europe’s champion if he wins the game.