Levon Aronian

Chess Grandmaster and World Cup winner

Levon Aronian - Chess Grandmaster and World Cup winner
Born

October 6th, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Armenia

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Born in 1982, a grandmaster in chess, distinguished for achievements in international competitions. Aronian represented Armenia in various World Chess Olympiads, contributing to team victories. Notable for victory in the FIDE World Cup in 2005 and consistently competing at the top level. Aronian's contributions to chess extend through numerous tournaments, showcasing advanced strategies and deep understanding of the game. He has been a key figure in popularizing chess in Armenia.

Won the FIDE World Cup in 2005

Helped Armenia secure gold medals at World Chess Olympiads

Achieved high rankings in FIDE rating lists

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