 Levon Aronian retains 2nd spot in FIDE rankings December 1, 2012 - 17:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On December 1, FIDE published the list of strongest chess players of the world, with Armenian grandmaster Levon Aronian retaining second spot with 2815 points. Magnus Carlsen (Norway) tops the list with 2848 points; Russia’s Vladimir Kramnik is 3rd with 2795 points. Armenian grandmaster Vladimir Akopian climbed 43rd with 2704 points; Sergei Movsesian is 61st with 2688 points; Gabriel Sargissian dropped to 81st spot with 2666 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 |  Latest news Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide  Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports.For the first time, Armenia votes in favor of Georgia resolution in UN Armenia on Tuesday, June 4 voted for the first time in favor a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.Moscow warns Armenia against leaving Russian-led defense bloc Armenia could ruin its military ties with Russia if it continues drifting towards the West, according to a senior official in Moscow.Moscow says ready to support Yerevan-Baku reconciliation Moscow has confirmed its readiness to support the reconciliation of Yerevan and Baku. |
