Levon Aronian retains 5th spot on FIDE ratingJuly 1, 2021 - 10:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian grandmaster Levon Aronian has retained his standing on FIDE's chess rating with a rating of 2782 on the fifth spot, according to information published by the Federation. Among the top 100 are included two more Armenians – Gabriel Sargissian in the 55th position and Hrant Melkumyan in the 96th. Aronian is currently playing in the Goldmoney Asian Rapid Online Chess Tournament where he has made it to the semi-finals and will face world champion Magnus Carlsen. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |