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Levon Aronian
(Armenian Chess Player and Former World Rapid and Blitz Champion)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 6, 1982
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Yerevan
Levon Aronian, a highly accomplished chess grandmaster of Armenian-American descent, is renowned for his exceptional skills and achievements in the chess world. Achieving grandmaster status at a young age, he has secured numerous prestigious titles, including world rapid and blitz championships. Aronian has played a pivotal role in leading the Armenian national team to victory in multiple Chess Olympiads and other competitions. His remarkable success and popularity in Armenia have garnered him widespread recognition and accolades, solidifying his status as a celebrated figure in the realm of chess. Recently, he made the decision to transfer to the United States chess federation due to a decrease in government support for the sport.