Armenian GM Levon Aronian has claimed another victory at Tradewise Gibraltar Chess Festival 2018 (10 rounds, Swiss system), defeating Nigel Short of England at Round 7 of the chess tournament held on Monday.

Another Armenian representative Lilit Mkrtchian did not play at the seventh round and was granted half a point as prescribed by the tournament regulations, the National Olympic Committee reported.

After seven rounds, Aronian holds the 7th spot with 5.5 points. Lilit Mkrtchian comes 88th with 4 points.