Armenian Chess Players

Armenian chess players, including those of Armenian descent, have long been among the very best in the world. They have included:

• Garry Kasparov (long #1, thought by many to have been the best ever)
• Tigran Petrosian (#1 in 1963-1969, and four-time winner of the Soviet Championships in 1959, 1961, 1969, and 1975)
• Gabriel Sargissian^[1]
• Levon Aronian (a top U.S. chess player)

See also[edit]

• Best American chess players

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