GM Levon Aronian kept his tournament dreams alive in Saint Louis on Tuesday after defeating GM Fabiano Caruana in a monumental clash at The 2023 American Cup. Following six decisive results in their rapid and blitz encounters, an armageddon tiebreaker was needed to split the players and Aronian came out on top after some resourceful …
Aronian Elimates Caruana In Thrilling Armageddon Playoff Read More »
Fighting their way through 147 high-level competitors, GMs Le Liem, Levon Aronian, Vladimir Fedoseev, and Vladislav Artemiev finished at the top of the Play In and qualified for Division I of Chessable Masters 2023. They will join GMs Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, Wesley So, and Fabiano Caruana in the knockout stage. The knockout begins on …
Le, Aronian, Fedoseev, Artemiev Join Carlsen’s Last Tango Read More »
When Levon Aronian made a quick draw against co-leader Dommaraju Gukesh in the final round of the WR Chess Masters, it seemed like an uncharacteristically timid move for the Armenian grandmaster, who’s long been known as one of the most creative and aggressive players on the tour. But it was all part of his strategy: …
GM Levon Aronian won the inaugural WR Chess Masters 2023 after winning all three games against his co-leaders in the rapid tiebreaks. GMs Gukesh D and Ian Nepomniachtchi finish in tied second-third. In the classical games, Aronian-Gukesh headed for a quick draw to ensure tiebreaks. Nepomniachtchi defeated GM Vincent Keymer on demand with the black …
Aronian Clinches ‘Tiebreak of Generations’ With Perfect 3/3 Score, Wins Inaugural Event Read More »
GM Levon Aronian evaded a second consecutive loss by the skin of his teeth in round eight of the WR Chess Masters 2023. After making an unsound piece sacrifice, he managed to draw GM Andrey Esipenko and keep his dreams of title victory alive. GM Gukesh D, the other tournament leader, was unable to make …
Keymer Overcomes So With Black; Aronian ‘Over The Moon’ After Saving Lost Game Read More »
GM Levon Aronian nearly extended his lead with a win on Wednesday in the WR Chess Masters 2023, but GM Wesley So escaped the danger and drew the game. With draws in all five games of round six, leaving the order of the standings unchanged, Aronian remains in the lead by one point. GM R …
So Survives Close Call Vs. Aronian, All Games Drawn Read More »
More than halfway through the WR Chess Masters 2023, GM Levon Aronian leads by a full point after beating GM Anish Giri in round five. GM Vincent Keymer scored his first win of the event against GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov after the latter’s aggressive play culminated with one sacrifice too many. GM Gukesh D had chances to …
Aronian Cracks Berlin Defense, Leads By Full Point; Keymer Scores 1st Win Read More »
For the first time, the WR Chess Masters 2023 has a sole leader. GM Levon Aronian is in first place after round three following a smooth win against GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov. GMs Wesley So and Gukesh D, who made a draw in their game, are a half-point behind with 2/3. GM R Praggnanandhaa, who trailed …
Aronian Slays Sicilian Dragon, Assumes Sole Lead Read More »
GM Levon Aronian defeated GM Dmitry Andreikin in the 2022 Speed Chess Championship in an electrifying duel on Wednesday. The match between these two exceptional grandmasters was loaded with imaginative play and rivalrous chess to culminate in a sensational finale. GM Magnus Carlsen will face GM Gukesh D in the next round of 16 match on …
The fifth round of the 2022 U.S. Chess Championships saw a new contender, GM Awonder Liang, rise to challenge GM Fabiano Caruana after a scintillating win over one of the pre-tournament favorites, GM Levon Aronian. In the Women’s event, four decisive games produced clear leaders at the top. FM Jennifer Yu leads with a commanding …
