Goldmoney Asian Rapid online chess: Aronian leads Artemiev in final

For the third place, World champion Magnus Carlsen took the first set 2.5-1.5 against Ding Liren.

Levon Aronian takes on Vladislav Artemiev in the final. (FILE IMAGE)

Levon Aronian’s triumph in the third game decisively swung the first set in his favour against a fighting Vladislav Artemiev in the final of the Goldmoney Asian Rapid online rapid chess tournament on Saturday. For the third place, World champion Magnus Carlsen took the first set 2.5-1.5 against Ding Liren. He won the first game and held on to his lead after three drawn games. The results (Set One): Final: Levon Aronian (Arm) bt Vladislav Artemiev (Rus) 2.5-1.5. For the third place: Magnus Carlsen (Nor) bt Ding Liren (Chn) 2.5-1.5.