Levon Aronian draws Grenke Chess Classic round 4April 5, 2018 - 11:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Leading Armenian grandmaster Levon Aronian drew the round 4 game against Hou Yifan of China at the Grenke Chess Classic, currently underway in Germany. Aronian won the 2017 edition of the tournament last year. Fabiano Caruana of the United States, meanwhile, who recently won the Candidates Tournament and will challenge reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen, squeezed out a full point against GM Arkadij Naiditsch of Azerbaijan. After four rounds played, Aronian shares the 4-5th spots with Carlsen as both have collected 2.5 points each. The Armenian will face Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |