Levon Aronian
GM · United States · born 1982 · peak 2830
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One of chess's most creative attackers and a rapid/blitz wizard.
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Levon Aronian is a grandmaster who represented Armenia for most of his career before switching to the United States. A long-time world top-five player, he's famous for imaginative, beautiful chess.
Playing style
Aronian is a creative, intuitive attacker who loves dynamic, unbalanced positions and stunning combinations. He's also one of the strongest rapid and blitz players in the world.
Signature openings
- Queen's Gambit Declined
- Marshall Attack
- Ruy Lopez
- Nimzo-Indian Defense
Career highlights
- Multiple-time world #2 and Candidates contender
- Two-time World Rapid and World Blitz medalist
- Led Armenia to multiple Olympiad gold medals
- Peak classical rating 2830
What you can learn from Levon
Creativity pays. Aronian looks for the imaginative move, not just the obvious one. Once you know the basics, train yourself to spot combinations and sacrifices.
Did you know?
- Considered one of the most naturally talented and creative players of his era.
- A national hero in Armenia for his Olympiad triumphs.
- Known for his sense of humor and sportsmanship.
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