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.
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