Round 8 of the FIDE Grand Swiss tournament

The 8th round of the FIDE Grand Swiss tournament is concluded. 

Today Shant Sargsyan defeated with black pieces Azerbaijani GM Nijat Abasov.

The games of Manuel Petrosyan, Gabriel Sargissian, Hrant Melkumyan and Haik Martirosyan ended in a draw.

After 8 rounds, Samvel Ter-Sahakyan, Shant Sargsyan and Manuel Petrosyan have 4.5 points, Hrant Melkumyan and Gabriel Sargissian have 4 points, Haik Martirosyan has 3.5 points.

In the women's tournament, Elina Danielian and Mariam Mkrtchyan have 3 points.

There are 3 rounds left in the tournament.

You can follow the games here: https://www.chessfed.am/en/live/