Aimchess US Rapid: Carlsen, Aronian draw first semis gameSeptember 3, 2021 - 14:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Aimchess US Rapid semifinal between World Champion Magnus Carlsen and Armenian grandmaster Levon Aronian was evenly poised on Thursday, September 2 evening. Nothing could separate the two Meltwater Champions Chess Tour big beasts as they played out four consecutive draws, Times of India reports. It leaves their match locked 2-2 going into the day two decider on Friday. Aronian came closest to making the breakthrough - but Carlsen is known for his second-day prowess in Tour matches and will roar back. FTX Crypto Cup winner Aronian, who played in his favourite Lionel Messi shirt, said afterwards: "It was a tight match, I think I had chances in the second game, but after that it was pretty solid." Aronian earlier defeated Azerbaijan's Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in both games to make the semifinals. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE 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. |