Kasparov on Candidates Tournament: Aronian was “almost there”April 5, 2013 - 11:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Former World Chess champion Garry Kasparov said Armenian grandmaster Levon Aronian was not ready for a title struggle in Candidates Tournament. “The atmosphere of struggle proved too much for him. Levon seemed to have broken down back in round 7 when he failed to win a prospective position from Grischuk,” the ex-champion said, adding that Aronian was “almost there.” Norway’s Magnus Carlsen won the London-hosted Tournament to face India’s Viswanathan Anand for World Champion title. 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 | EU to provide budgetary support to Armenia The agreement is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the educational system of Armenia. Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. Azerbaijan proposes Armenia to jointly seek cancelation of Minak Group The Azerbaijani President maintained that the move will show “how sincere Armenia is.” Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. |