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Public records list Levon Aronian as a chess player. Born on October 6, 1982, Levon Aronian is from Yerevan, Armenia. The age as of 2026 is 43. Listed accolades include Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots, honorary citizen of Yerevan and Khorenatsi medal.
My Take
Even as someone who only dabbles in chess, I find Levon Aronian genuinely thrilling. A Yerevan-born prodigy who became a grandmaster at seventeen and once held a blitz world title, he embodies the daring, imaginative style I most enjoy watching. Armenia clearly treasures him; the honorary citizenship and national honors say as much. What intrigues me even more is his 2021 move to represent the United States, a decision I read as the choice of an artist seeking new challenges. The pursuit of one beautiful move on the board feels almost like a way of life, and I admire it deeply.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Levon Aronian
- Name (Japanese)
- レヴォン・アロニアン
- Reading
- れゔぉん・あろにあん
- Born
- October 6, 1982 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dog
- Origin
- Yerevan, Armenia
- Occupation
- chess player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots
- honorary citizen of Yerevan
- Khorenatsi medal
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Levon Aronian born?
Born October 6, 1982 (age 43).
Where is Levon Aronian from?
Levon Aronian is from Yerevan, Armenia.
What does Levon Aronian do?
Levon Aronian works as chess player.