Armenian men’s team defeated Australia in the second round of the 39th World Chess Olympics (3.5-0.5). Gabriel Sargsyan and Arman Pashikyan gained victory over their opponents after rapid victory of Aronian and draw of Hakobyan.

Armenia - Australia

Levon Aronian - Zong-Yuan 1-0

David Smerdon - Vladimir Hakobyan 1.5-1.5

Gabriel Sargsyan - George Xie Wendi 1-0

Stephen Solomon - Arman Pashikyan 0-1