YEREVAN, DECEMBER 3, ARMENPRESS. Former member of Armenia’s chess team, champion Vladimir Hakobyan became the winner of the Dubai Rapid Chess Tournament.

Hakobyan scored 8 out of 9 points and was ranked 1st. Viktor Moskalenko won the 2nd spot.

The Dubai Rapid Chess Tournament was dedicated to the National Day of the United Arab Emirates. 180 chess players from 25 countries were taking part in the event.