Gabriel Sargissian facts for kids
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| Full name | Gabriel Eduardi Sargissian |
| Country | Armenia |
| Born | September 3, 1983 Yerevan, Armenian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Title | Grandmaster (2002) |
| FIDE rating | 2682 (August 2025) |
| Peak rating | 2711 (September 2022) |
| Peak ranking | No. 32 (September 2022) |
Gabriel Eduardi Sargissian is a famous chess player from Armenia. He is a Grandmaster, which is the highest title a chess player can get. Gabriel was born on September 3, 1983.
He was a very important part of the Armenian chess team. His team won gold medals at the Chess Olympiads in 2006, 2008, and 2012. They also won the World Team Chess Championship in 2011. Gabriel Sargissian has received special awards for his great achievements in chess.
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Early Life and First Wins
Gabriel Sargissian was born in Yerevan, Armenia. His grandfather taught him how to play chess when he was just six years old. He quickly became very good at the game.
In 1996, Gabriel won the World Youth Chess Championship. This was for players under 14 years old. Two years later, in 1998, he won the European Youth Chess Championship for players under 16. In the same year, he earned the title of International Master.
Chess Career Highlights
Gabriel Sargissian won the Armenian Chess Championship twice, in 2000 and 2003. He took part in the FIDE World Chess Championship 2004.
He won big tournaments in Reykjavík and Dubai in 2006. At the 8th Dubai Open in 2006, he scored 7 out of 9 points. He shared first place with two other strong players. In 2007, he won the Ruy Lopez Festival in Spain. He finished with an amazing 6.5 out of 7 points.
In 2009, Gabriel won the 18th Annual Chicago Open. He also won the Annual Chicago Open again in 2012. In 2014, he tied for first place at the 23rd Annual Chicago Open. In 2015, he tied for first place at the 2nd PokerStars Isle of Man International Chess Tournament.
In November 2017, Gabriel won a silver medal. This was for his individual performance at the European Team Chess Championship. In December 2017, he shared first place at the 9th CSC London Chess Classic FIDE Open. In February 2018, he played in the Aeroflot Open. He finished eighth out of 92 players.
Playing for the Team
Gabriel Sargissian has played for Armenia in many Chess Olympiads. These include 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2022. He helped his team win bronze medals in 2002 and 2004. They won gold medals in 2006, 2008, and 2012. In 2022, they won a silver medal.
A famous chess player, Peter Svidler, once said that Gabriel is like an "Armenian Hulk." He meant that Gabriel becomes an amazing player during the Olympiads. This is a big reason why Armenia has won the Olympiad so many times.
This was true again at the 2022 Chess Olympiads. Armenia won a silver medal. Gabriel played incredibly well on the first board. In the last five important games, he scored 4.5 points. He beat four grandmasters who had very high ratings.
Armenia won its first ever Chess Olympiad in 2006. Gabriel played on board five for the team. The Armenian team won gold, beating China and the United States.
In 2008, Gabriel Sargissian helped Armenia win the 38th Chess Olympiad in Dresden. This was their second gold medal in a row. He played on board three. He even beat Alexander Grischuk, which was the only win against Russia. This helped Armenia take the lead. Armenia won the Olympiad by one point. Gabriel also won a gold medal for his own great performance in this Olympiad. The President of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, was there to support the team. After winning, they flew back to Armenia on the presidential plane.
Armenia and Gabriel won the Olympiad title again in 2012. This was at the 40th Chess Olympiad. It was the third time Armenia won gold at the Olympiad. When the players received their gold medals, the Armenian national anthem was played. The Armenian flag was raised in Istanbul. When they returned to Yerevan, many people welcomed them at the airport.
The Armenian national chess team won the World Team Chess Championship for the first time in 2011. Gabriel played on board four in this tournament. He also played for Armenia in the European Team Chess Championships. He won a team silver medal in 2007 and 2015. He also won an individual gold medal in 2009.
Gabriel Sargissian also played for chess clubs. He played for "CA Linex Magic Mérida" from Spain in 2007. They won a team gold medal. He also played for "MIKA Yerevan" in other European Chess Club Cups.
Awards and Recognition
Gabriel Sargissian has received several important awards from Armenia. In June 2006, he was given the Movses Khorenatsi medal. In December 2009, he received the Medal For Services Contributed to the Motherland. In July 2012, he was awarded the Order of Honor of the Republic of Armenia.
Chess School
In 2012, Gabriel Sargissian and another famous chess player, Levon Aronian, started a chess school. It is in Yerevan, Armenia. This school helps talented young chess players. Students between 10 and 18 years old can study there.
Personal Life
Gabriel Sargissian is married to Liana Avoyan. They got married on June 28, 2013. Their wedding took place at the Saint Sarkis Cathedral, Yerevan. The Armenian President, Serzh Sargsyan, was also at their wedding.
Images for kids
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Gabriel Sargissian vs Etienne Bacrot, Ch World (under 14) 1996, Modern Defense: Two Knights, Suttles Variation (B06), 1-0
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Gabriel Sargissian vs Melikset Khachian, Panormo zt 1998, Gruenfeld Defense: Exchange Variation, Nadanian Attack (D85) 1-0
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Igor Kurnosov vs Gabriel Sargissian, 6th European Individual Championship 2005, Italian Game: Evans Gambit, Tartakower Attack (C52) 0-1
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Gabriel Sargissian vs Marko Tratar, European Team Chess Championships 2007, King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Benjamin Defense (E60), 1-0
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Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Gabriel Sargissian, 6th Aeroflot Festival 2007, Center Game: Paulsen Attack Variation (C22), 0-1
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Martin Neubauer vs Gabriel Sargissian, European Team Chess Championships 2007, Spanish Game: Berlin Defense, Rio Gambit Accepted (C67), 0-1
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Gabriel Sargissian vs Alexander Grischuk, 2008 Ol. 2008, Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto, Nimzowitsch Variation (E15), 1-0
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Gabriel Sargissian vs Sergey Karjakin, FIDE World Team Championship 2015, Queen's Gambit Declined: Hastings Variation (D30), 1-0
See also
In Spanish: Gabriel Sargissian para niños
