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Saturday, 21 July 2012 |
 After 4 rounds of the Women's Grand Prix in Jermuk, the Chinese player Ju Wenjun has emerged as the sole leader with 3.5 points.
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Interview with Ekaterina Kovalevskaya |
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Friday, 20 July 2012 |
Ekaterina, it is great to see you in Armenia. What are your impressions of our country and how do you feel in the city of Jermuk?
It always feels good to be in Armenia. I have wanted to visit Jermuk for a long time, and I’m glad that I did it now.
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Friday, 20 July 2012 |
 After three rounds at the Women's Grand Prix in Jermuk, two of the Chinese players, Ju Wenjun and Ruan Lufei share the lead with 2.5 points out of three.
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Thursday, 19 July 2012 |
 A particularly fascinating game was played between Lahno-Kovalevskaya, following nearly 20 moves from last month's game between Bodnaruk-Kovalevskaya, in which white won. Clearly black had prepared something different this time around. However, it was white who unleashed a novelty, on move 18
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Wednesday, 18 July 2012 |
 On July 17, 2012, the first round of the Jermuk Women's Grand Prix was played. International Arbiter Armen Nikoghosyan presided over the commencement of the round, with FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov making the first move.
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Tuesday, 17 July 2012 |
On July 16, the opening ceremonies took place for the 5th installation in the cycle of the Women's Grand Prix in the majestic city of Jermuk in southern Armenia. Words of welcome were led by none other than the President of Armenia, who doubles as the (Chess Federation President), Serge Sargsyan who was joined on stage by FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov. Notable chess luminaries in the audience included Global Chess president Geoffrey Borg as well as 5-time world champion Nona Gaprindashvili. We should note that Ms. Gaprindashvili looks forward to enjoying the coming two weeks in Jermuk as she will be in attendance at the event for its duration. Her presence is sure to enhance the chess atmosphere of Jermuk, a town gradually becoming as well known for chess as it is for its fame as a resort destination.
The drawing of lots was administered by the chief arbiter of the event, international arbiter Armen Nikoghosyan. The first round kicks off on July 17 at 15:00 local time. Best of luck to all participants as we all await many rounds of exciting chess from the strongest women players in the world.
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Friday, 13 July 2012 |
The word Jermuk comes from the Armenian word for warmth, a reference to its plentiful hot natural springs and mineral waters. A resort town located about 170 km south-east from Armenia's capital Yerevan, this picturesque and pristine resort is nestled in mountains rising over 2 kms in altitude. In addition to its natural beauty, Jermuk also boasts significant historical and spiritual importance. In the environs surrounding the town are the 10th-13th century churches and monasteries of Gndevank, St. Astvatsatsin, Noravank, and Tanahat, among others. Not surprisingly, Jermuk was also the vacation-residence of various Armenian royalty dating back 2 millennia.
Today Jermuk is a revitalized growth of tourism as health spas, medical treatment and tourism, and more traditional touristic destinations offer their services to both local and international guests. An inviting climate and forested, hilly terrain complete the picture of an ideal vacation hot spot.
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Friday, 13 July 2012 |
As the players come in for the fifth leg of the 2nd series of the Women's Grand Prix in Jermuk, Armenia we see the current Women World Champion Hou Yifan of China leading followed closely by Ana Muzychuk of Slovenia. Hou Yifan will be looking to win the Grand Prix in Jermuk clearly ahead of the other competitors as in this way she would secure first place and a guaranteed match next year if she then fails to retain her title in the Women World Championship later on this year in Khanty Mansiysk, Russia.
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