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Levon Aronian named winner of 2019 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz

Levon Aronian won the champion’s title in the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz tournaments organized as part of the 2019 Grand Chess Tour series.

Levon Aronian named winner of 2019 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz

Levon Aronian named winner of 2019 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz

STEPANAKERT, AUGUST 15,  ARTSAKHPRESSIn the final round, the Armenian chess star celebrated three victories and suffered two defeats; he ended four of the matches in a draw. Aronian led the two tournaments after scoring 22, Tert.am reports. China’s Ding Liren came in the second followed by Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France. Both sportsmen scored 21. 

The prize fund in the St Louis tournament totals $150,000. The classical Grand Chess Tour is due to take place in the US city from August 15 to 30.


     

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