After holding an impressive victory in the 10th round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament in concert hall De Philharmonie in Haarlem this afternoon, Armenian chess leader Levon Aronian once again appears on the spotlight of international media.
After holding an impressive victory in the 10th round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament in concert hall De Philharmonie in Haarlem this afternoon, Armenian chess leader Levon Aronian once again appears on the spotlight of international media.
What has played a crucial role in his recent victory over Richard Rapport? Aronian answered, that prior to the match he had visited an exhibition hall De Philharmonie in Haarlem, where he was inspired by a portrait that reminded him of his first coach – Melik Khachinyan. “This seemed like a signal to me, as I imagined Melik would like me play the style he taught – that is attacking.
