Chess: Levon Aronian: I dedicate the win to my mother

Afterwards Aronian said that the loss in the 2nd tour helped him change his game.

“I had draws after that and played well in the latest two games. I’m always ready to win, I seek my chances and I find where my opponents’ weak points. They met my expectations yesterday and today,” Aronian said.

The grandmaster noted he dedicated the win to his mother, who celebrated her 70th birthday on the previous day, and added, “My mother has huge contribution to my success. My first big achievement, the U12 World Championship gold medal in 1994, happened on her birthday. She came to the tournament with me and since we had no money for the hotel, my mother slept in the bus throughout the tournament. My win today was symbolic to me.”