The 72nd Armenian Championship 1st League was held from 18th to 31st August in the city of Karajan. 14 players competed in the round robin tournament. Eventually the 15-years old IM Karen H Grigoryan and GM Hrair Simonian shared the first place with 8.5 points each.
Standings of the 72nd Armenian Championship 1st League below.
Final standings:
1 IM Grigoryan Karen H 2473 – 8.5
2 GM Simonian Hrair 2461 8.5
3 GM Babujian Levon 2468 – 8
4 GM Harutjunyan Gevorg 2464 – 8
5 GM Chibukhchian Artur 2498 – 7.5
6 IM Hayrapetian Ovik 2406 – 7
7 IM Hayrapetian Arman 2360 – 7
8 GM Petrosian Davit G 2478 – 6.5
9 IM Mkrtchian Lilit 2463 – 6.5
10 IM Kalashian David 2410 – 6.5
11 GM Minasian Ara 2452 – 5
12 FM Aghasaryan Robert 2337 – 4.5
13 Petrosyan Tigran S 2244 – 4
14 FM Gabuzyan Hovhannes 2404 – 3.5
