Ara Minasian is an Armenian chess grandmaster.
| Ara Minasian | |
|---|---|
| Country | Armenia |
| Born | April 14, 1974 Gyumri, Armenia |
| Title | Grandmaster (2004) |
| FIDE rating | 2426 (November 2024) |
| Peak rating | 2524 (July 2004) |
Chess career
editIn January 2008, he finished 7th in the Armenian Chess Championship with a score of 6.5/13.[1]
In February 2010, he finished in 4th place at the 18th Fajr International Open Chess Tournament in Mashhad, half a point behind the winners Konstantine Shanava, Sergei Tiviakov, and Virginijus Grabliauskas.[2]
In January 2011, he played in the Armenian Chess Championship, where he finished 9th and achieved wins against the higher-rated players Ashot Anastasian and Davit G. Petrosian.[3]
References
edit- ^ "GM Asrian Wins 68th Armenian Championship". January 24, 2008.
- ^ "Mashhad tournament: Ara Minasian half a point behind leaders". February 27, 2010.
- ^ "71st Armenian Championship. The Highest League". January 29, 2011.