GM Vladimir Akopian
FIDE 13300032 ↗·Born 1971
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July 30, 2026
World Chess Championship history: every title match from 1886 to Gukesh–Sindarov
A complete guide to the classical world title: every recognized match, two tournament exceptions, the split era, reunification and the road to Geneva 2026.
July 24, 2026
Vladimir Akopian wins 2026 U.S. Senior Championship playoff
The national title was decided in blitz after the two finalists split the rapid portion of Friday’s playoff.
July 24, 2026
Onischuk and Akopian set for U.S. Senior Championship playoff
The title will be decided Friday after a 6.5/9 tie at the top of the nine-round round robin.
July 17, 2026
Akopian and Mishra lead U.S. Senior and Junior Championships after Round 3
The Senior and Junior sections both have sole leaders after three rounds in Saint Louis, with one perfect start and a half-point Junior margin.
July 13, 2026
2026 U.S. Junior and Senior Chess Championships: Players, Schedule, Format and Prize Money
The 2026 U.S. Junior, Girls’ Junior, Senior and Senior Women’s Championships begin July 14 in Saint Louis, bringing together 40 players across four nine-ro...
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