Levon Aronian is an Armenian-American chess grandmaster who was born on October 6, 1982, in Yerevan.
He became a grandmaster in 2000 at the age of 17, marking the beginning of his illustrious career in the world of chess.
Aronian has been among the world’s best players for many years, consistently ranking in the top 20 since 2005.
He has achieved remarkable success in chess, including winning world championships in Fischer random chess, blitz, and rapid, multiple gold team medals for the Armenian national team, an individual Armenian national title, and two Chess World Cup victories.
In 2021, he switched federations from Armenia to the U.S.. Levon Aronian is known for his steady, elite-level chess play and has been a model of consistency in the chess world.
He is currently 39 years old and has a FIDE rating of 2779.
Accomplishments
Throughout his career, Levon Aronian has achieved numerous accomplishments in the world of chess. Some of his most notable achievements include:
- Winning world championships in Fischer random chess, blitz, and rapid.
- Securing multiple gold team medals for the Armenian national team.
- Winning the individual Armenian national title.
- Triumphing in two Chess World Cup events.
- Reaching a career-best FIDE rating of 2785 in July 2013.
Playstyle and Consistency
Levon Aronian is known for his steady, elite-level chess play and has been a model of consistency in the chess world.
He is often regarded as a “super-grandmaster” due to his exceptional skills and performances. Aronian’s playstyle is characterized by:
- Deep calculations and precise tactics.
- A strong opening repertoire, including the Wittkieffer Attack and the Raphael Variation.
- Adaptability and resilience in various chess situations.
Personal Life and Federation Switch
In 2021, Levon Aronian made a significant decision to switch his federation from Armenia to the United States.
This move allowed him to become eligible for the U.S. national team in international team competitions, such as the Chess Olympiad. The switch in federations did not affect his FIDE rating, as it was approved by FIDE in May 2021.
Net worth
According to various sources, Levon Aronian’s net worth is estimated to be around $3 million. He has won multiple tournaments throughout his career, including world championships in Fischer random chess, blitz, and rapid, and has consistently ranked among the world’s best players since 2005. In Armenia, Aronian is considered a national hero and has been awarded the title of Honored Master of Sports of the Republic of Armenia in 2009.
Despite his success in chess, Aronian’s net worth is relatively modest compared to some of the other top chess players in the world, such as Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, who have net worths of $50 million.
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