Grigorian Karen Ashotovich (07.09.1947 – 30.10.1989)

Soviet International Master (1982) and philologist born in Moscow.

Grigorian participated in six USSR championships between 1971 and 1977.

Best results: Russian championship in 1973 with the 7th-8th place. Armenian Champion in 1969, 1970, 1972 and Moscow Champion in 1975 and 1979.

At the age of 42, Grigorian committed suicide by jumping from the highest bridge in Yerevan.

Peak rating: 2500 in 1978.