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

## References[edit]

1. ↑ https://www.chessjournal.com/best-armenian-chess-players/