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MAGNUS CARLSEN CONSIDERS LEVON ARONIAN TO BE HIS MAIN RIVAL FOR TITLE OF WORLD CHESS CHAMPION
18:30, 31 January, 2013
YEREVAN, JANUARY 31, ARMENPRESS: Leader of FIDE ranking Magnus Carlsen
has considered Levon Aronian to be his main rival for the title of
world chess champion in the interview with Russian "sport express".
"My main rival is Levon Aronian. He has numerously proved to be one
of the best chess players of the world. He would spare no effort for
becoming world champion," Carlsen said.
Norwegian chess player has launched this year with a victory. Carlsen
played in the 75th Tata Steel Chess Tournament from 11-27 January in
Wijk aan Zee. In the 13 round tournament, he scored 10 points (seven
wins, six draws), winning clear first 1½ points ahead of second-place
finisher Aronian.
He is a triple champion of London "Chess Classic" tournament.
Levon Aronian is currently 3rd world chess player by individual rating.
18:30, 31 January, 2013
YEREVAN, JANUARY 31, ARMENPRESS: Leader of FIDE ranking Magnus Carlsen
has considered Levon Aronian to be his main rival for the title of
world chess champion in the interview with Russian "sport express".
"My main rival is Levon Aronian. He has numerously proved to be one
of the best chess players of the world. He would spare no effort for
becoming world champion," Carlsen said.
Norwegian chess player has launched this year with a victory. Carlsen
played in the 75th Tata Steel Chess Tournament from 11-27 January in
Wijk aan Zee. In the 13 round tournament, he scored 10 points (seven
wins, six draws), winning clear first 1½ points ahead of second-place
finisher Aronian.
He is a triple champion of London "Chess Classic" tournament.
Levon Aronian is currently 3rd world chess player by individual rating.