Today Ashot Anastasian would have turned 61

Today, on July 10, the eight-time Armenian champion, GM Ashot Anastasian would have turned 61 years old.

Anastasian, who left a bright mark in the history of Armenian chess, participated in six Chess Olympiads, won numerous international tournaments, and played a significant role in the development of chess in Armenia.

Ashot Anastasian passed away in 2016 at the age of 52.