  Levon Aronian third in FIDE rankings with 2802 points November 1, 2011 - 11:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 1, FIDE published the list of 100 strongest chess players of the world according to which Armenian GM Levon Aronian maintains third place with 2802 points. Magnus Carlsen (Norway) tops the standings with 2826 points, Viswanathan Anand comes the second with 2811 points. Armenian chess players’ line-up consists of GM Sergei Movsesian (34th), Vladimir Akopian (63rd) and Gabriel Sargissian (73rd). In women’s rankings, Elina Danielian occupies the 16 place with 2507 points, Lilit Mkrtchyan is 29th while Lilit Galoyan is 78th. China’s Hou Yifan is the leader with 2568 points. Robert Hovhannisyan is 18th with 2586 points among juniors.   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 Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC  Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations.Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar.Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |
