Tradewise Chess Festival: Aronian claims second victory in a row

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

At Round 3 of the chess tournament, the Armenian chess star outplayed Sarah Hoolt of Germany with white pieces, the National Olympic Committee reported.

Another representative of Armenia Lilit Mkrtchyan played a draw with French Fabien Libiszewski with black pieces.

After three rounds, Aronian comes 24th with 2.5 points. With 2 points collected, Lilit Mkrtchyan is taking the 78th position.