  Levon Aronian defeats Nigel Short at Tradewise Chess Festival R7 January 30, 2018 - 13:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian grandmaster Levon Aronian won the seventh round match against Nigel Short of England at the Tradewise Chess Festival in Gibraltar on Monday, January 29. International Master and Woman Grandmaster Lilit Mkrtchian, meanwhile, did not play on Monday and was granted half a point, according to the tournament regulations. With three rounds still to go, Aronian and Mkrtchian currently hold the 7th and 88th spots, respectively.   Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent.   Partner news |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
