Aronian played draw on the fourth day of Gibraltar International Chess Festival
Armenian grandmaster Levon Aronian played draw with Iranian woman chess player, International master Sarasadat Khademalshariehon in Round 4 of the Gibraltar International Chess Festival. Another member of the Armenia team Hrant Melkumyan lost the game to Harsha Bharathakoti of India.
After 4 rounds played Aronian has scored 3 points, sharing the 13-45 positions in the table. Melkumyan comes in the middle of the table with 2.5 points.
Czech GM David Navara is the sole leader after four rounds. Eleven players lead by Wesley So are a half point off the pace.
The Gibraltar International Chess Festival 2019 takes place from January 21st to 31st at the Caleta Hotel in Gibraltar. Traditionally, many of the world's best women players also take part and this year World Champion Ju Wenjun is among them.