Chess: Tradewise Chess Festival: Aronian gains third win

Panorama, Armenia
Jan 29 2018

Armenian GM Levon Aronian has claimed his third victory at Tradewise Gibraltar Chess Festival 2018 (10 rounds, Swiss system) taking place from 23 January to 1 February.

Armenian chess star defeated Shardul Gagare of India with black pieces at Round 6 of the chess tournament, National Olympic Committee reported.

Another Armenian representative Lilit Mkrtchian drew with India’s Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa with white pieces.

After six rounds, Aronian comes 18th with 4.5 points. Lilit Mkrtchian lags behind in the 86th spot with 3.5 points.