Armen Petrosyan wins title of Marseilles Champion

10:31 • 10.01.11

In the Grand Chess Open competitions held in Marseilles, France, FIDE Master Armen Petrosyan of Armenia demonstrated a brilliant game, winning champion's title for the second time running, the Armenian sports website Armsport.am reported.

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