PARIS, JUNE 25, NOYAN TAPAN. A tournament of the men's teams of France and Armenia started in Paris on June 24 on the initiative of the chess federations of two countries. 15 minutes plus 10 seconds after each move was given for each game. The Armenian team composed of Levon Aronian, Vladimir Hakobian, Gabriel Sargsyan and Tigran Petrosian won (9.5-6.5). The members of the French team are: Maxim-Vachier Lagrave, Laurent Fressinet, Joel Lautier and Christian Bauer. The teams will play against each other again on June 25.

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