GIBRALTAR, JANUARY 24, NOYAN TAPAN. A big International Chess Tournament started on January 22 in Gibraltar. Tigran L. Petrosian and American-based Varuzhan Hakobian take part in it. In the first two tours they gained victories, gained two points each and are in the leaders' group with another 14 participants. The tournament consists of 10 tours. The winner will be awarded 12 thousand pound sterlings.

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