Armenia's leading grandmaster, Haik Martirosyan, played a brilliant game to claim victory over renowned Norwegian chess player and 16th World Champion Magnus Carlsen.
The Armenian player conducted a well-crafted battle, defeating the undisputed world number one on the 41st move.
The competition continues. In the sixth round of the tournament, the two will face off across the board once again, this time competing in a return game.
Victories of this caliber always carry a serious psychological impact on the subsequent course of a tournament, especially when the opponent is one of the absolute leaders of world chess. This result, achieved on the 41st move, demonstrates the high level of preparedness among representatives of the Armenian chess school.
Ahead lies the sixth round, where the return game will add extra tension to the contest. Carlsen is known for his resilient nature, meaning the second encounter is set to be even more uncompromising.
