News.am, Armenia
Feb 26 2021
Feb 26 2021
Rex Sinquefield, organizer of the Sinquefield Cup, says the US will welcome Armenian chess grandmaster Levon Aronian with open arms.
“Levon played in our first-ever Sinquefield Cup in 2013. I’ve come to know him over the years to be a fierce competitor and true gentleman. He represents the best of our sport,” said Rex Sinquefield, co-founder of the Saint Louis Chess Club. “When he came to us with interest in moving to St. Louis and representing the U.S., I could think of no one better. We welcome him with open arms.”
On Feb. 26, Aronian posted on his Facebook page and confirmed his decision to leave Armenia.