Brazil Chess Champion Mekhitarian Discusses Career, Armenia

SAO PAULO, Brazil (A.W.)—Grandmaster Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian won Brazil’s chess championship, held in São Paulo from Feb. 25-March 6. He secured the title with seven wins, three draws, and one loss, finishing the tournament with 8.5/11 points. Commenting on his victory, Mekhitarian told Armenian Weekly editor Khatchig Mouradian, “Winning the championship for the first time is very sign