COCHIN, November 30 (Noyan Tapan). Armenian representative Tigran L. Petrosian was a great success in the World U-20 Championship on Chess held in the Indian city of Cochin. The Yerevan grand master registered eight victories, drew three matches, had two defeats in 13 rounds of the competitions held by the Swiss system. He earned 9.5 points and shared second-third plares with Chinese chess-player Zun Jao, who had the same standing. As Tigran had higher tournament coefficients, he placed second and was awarded with a silver medal. And Indian well-known grand master Pentala Harikricha became the world champion. He earned 10 points out of possible 13. Acquiring the title of the world vice champion of U-20 chess-players is a great achievement for Tigran L. Petrosian. In general, 2004, which was announced by FIDE the Year of world nine-time champion Tigran Petrosian, was a great success for his junior namesake. In early 2004, Tigran showed high standing in the Moscow international tournament "Aeroflot-Open", then he successfully participated in the competitions held in Iran, as well as in different tournaments. According to specialists, Tigran L. Petrosian is likely to be among the strongest chess-players of Armenia in the near future.

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