Levon Aronian takes 2nd place in Superbet Chess ClassicJune 15, 2021 - 15:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian grandmaster Levon Aronian scored 5 points to come in the second in the Superbet Chess Classic, as did Alexander Grischuk and Wesley So, Chess24 reports. Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, meanwhile, took a quick draw against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in the final round to clinch first place along with the $90,000 top prize, World number two Fabiano Caruana took the eight spot with four points. 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 | Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |