Armenian Grandmaster (2007). World U20 Champion in 2006. Armenian Champion 2016.
Best results: European U16 Championship in 2005, 1-2nd; Petrosian Club Cup 2005,2nd; European U 20 Championship in 2006, 2-6th; Jermuk intl. 2006, 2-6th; Armenian ch. 1st league 2006, 2-3rd; Somov Memorial (RUS) 2007, 2nd; Benasque 2009, 1st; Abu Dhabi Open 2009, 2nd; Kalamaria Open 2010, 1st; Russian Cup Final 2010, 1st, Groningen Open 2012, 1-2nd.
Author of: Winning with the Najdorf Sicilian. An Uncompromising Repertoire for Black (2013),
The English Attack against the Taimanov Sicilian. A Guide for White (2015).
Armenian Grandmaster (2007). World U20 Champion in 2006. Armenian Champion 2016.