7th Stepan Avagyan Memorial 2026: Sevian, Artemiev and Nihal in a three-way lead
Samuel Sevian defeated compatriot Ray Robson in Round 7 to join the lead with Vladislav Artemiev and Nihal Sarin.
Sevian replaces Robson at the front
The defending champion, Aravindh Chithambaram played a relatively calm draw against one of the three leaders, Nihal Sarin in the sixth round. In Round 7, Nihal had a relatively quiet draw against Robert Hovhannisyan (ARM). Aravindh drew against Aram Hakobyan (ARM) in Ruy Lopez Berlin. Samuel Sevian (USA), Vladislav Artemiev and Nihal are in a three-way lead at 4/7 each.
Nihal Sarin is still in a three-way lead 4/7 | Photo: Chess Academy of Armenia
The defending champion, Aravindh Chithambaram is just a half point behind at 3.5/7 | Photo: Chess Academy of Armenia
Replay live stream
Replay Round 7 live commentary by GM Evgenij Miroshnichenko (UKR) and WGM Maria Fominykh | Video: Chess Academy of Armenia
Replay Round 6-7 games
Time Control
40 moves in 90 minutes + 30 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move no.1.
Prizes
The total prize fund is 10050000 AMD (≈ US$ 26000). The top three prizes are AMD 3200000, 2200000 and 1700000 each. The top three Chessify prizes are bundle worth $350, $300 and $250 each.
Schedule
29th May – 5th June 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST, 6th June – 11 a.m. local time, 12:30 p.m. IST.
Venue
“Jermuk Ashkhar” Health Center, Vayots Dzor region, Jermuk, Republic of Armenia.
Round 7 results
Standings after Round 7
Round 8-9 pairings
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