Armenian GM Varuzhan Akobian gained victory over GM Ray Robson in the ninth round of the U.S. Chess Championship and currenlty ranks 7th.

Melikset Khachiyan drew with Shankland, whereas Levon Altounian defeated Gurevich.

Before the tenth round Nakamura, Kamsky, Shulman and Onischuk top the standings.

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