Most sucessful 2009

2009 — most successful season in my career: Aronian
11:22 / 12/23/2009

December 18, Armenian man’s chess team will leave for training camp in Tsakhkadzor to prepare for the world team championship in the city of Bursa (Turkey) on January 3. However, team leader Levon Aronian preferred to do so in Berlin.

In his interview with “Football 365” weekly Aronian said, “I am not going to the training camp in Tsakhkadzor. I will prepare for the championship at home and thereafter leave for Turkey. This year I was in for many tournaments and decided to have some rest to be full of renewed energy by January 3.”

Asked about further plans, Aronian replied, “After Bursa I plan to participate in the traditional tournament in Linares in the frames of Grand Slam (February 15-22). Then we will see.”

Commenting on the fact that he is out of 2009 top ten Armenian sportsmen, Aronian said, “I do not take it seriously. I believe that 2009 season was the most successful in my career.”

A.G.