Men's Top 100 · #20
Levon Aronian
USA
Aronian, Levon is ranked #20 in FIDE open with a rating of 2729. Former world #2 and Grand Chess Tour champion, admired for creative piece play and rare tactical brilliance.
FIDE Rating
2729
World Rank
#20
Federation
USA
Age
44 (1982)
About Levon Aronian
Levon Aronian is currently ranked #20 in the world FIDE classical chess rankings with a rating of 2729 , representing USA. Born in 1982, Levon Aronian is 44 years old.
Aronian, Levon is ranked #20 in FIDE open with a rating of 2729. Former world #2 and Grand Chess Tour champion, admired for creative piece play and rare tactical brilliance.
The classical FIDE rating of 2729 is calculated from over-the-board tournament games played in FIDE-rated events. Ratings are updated monthly on the FIDE rating list. A rating above 2700 is widely considered the threshold for super-grandmaster status, placing Levon Aronian among the strongest players in the world.
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Classical Rating
2729
FIDE list
World Rank
#20
Open list
Federation
USA
FIDE registered
Data as of March 2026. Ratings update on the 1st of each month.
Career Highlights
- Former world #2, peak FIDE rating of 2830 (2014) — one of the highest ratings ever achieved.
- Won the Tata Steel Chess Tournament in 2017 and multiple other elite events.
- Competed in seven FIDE Candidates Tournaments — more than almost any other player of his era.
- Switched federation from Armenia to the United States in 2021.
- Multiple World Rapid and Blitz Championship medals; widely regarded as one of the most talented players of his generation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Levon Aronian switch from Armenia to the USA? ▾
Aronian moved to the United States in 2020 and transferred his FIDE federation to the US in 2021, citing personal reasons and the desire to be based in America. He remains a beloved figure in Armenian chess despite the switch.
Has Levon Aronian ever been World Chess Champion? ▾
No. Despite reaching world #2 and competing in seven Candidates Tournaments, Aronian never won the Candidates and thus never played a classical World Championship match. He is considered one of the greatest players never to hold the title.
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