Chennai Grandmasters 2024: Vidit slumps to second consecutive defeat; Arjun Erigaisi settles for draw
2 months ago

Chennai Grandmasters 2024: Vidit slumps to second consecutive defeat; Arjun Erigaisi settles for draw

The Hindu  

Vidit Gujrathi got into time trouble versus Iranian Parham Maghsoodloo and couldn’t recover to slump to his second successive loss in the second round of the Chennai Grandmasters classical chess tournament at the Anna Centenary Library here on Wednesday. Arjun Erigaisi, who capitalised on Vidit’s blunder to win with black pieces in the first round, had to settle for a draw with Levon Aronian. In the Challengers section, Leon Luke Mendonca beat Harika Dronavalli to notch up his second successive win. In the end, I think it was just a draw since no one could really make any big progress.”

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Vidit Gujrathi disappointed after Arjuna Award snub
1 week ago

Vidit Gujrathi disappointed after Arjuna Award snub

The Hindu  

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi on Friday said he was disappointed after being snubbed for the Arjuna Award again. “This has been the case for years, and I never spoke about it, but I hoped 2024 would finally be the breakthrough,” wrote Vidit on social media platform X formerly known as Twitter. He also emerged victorious in the 2023 Grand Swiss …

Arjun Erigaisi fourth, D Gukesh fifth in latest chess rankings
1 week, 2 days ago

Arjun Erigaisi fourth, D Gukesh fifth in latest chess rankings

The Hindu  

Indian Grandmasters Arjun Erigiasi and World Champions D. Gukesh retained their fourth and fifth spot respectively in the chess rankings released on Wednesday. Erigiasi, who became the second Indian after the legendary Viswanathan Anand and 16th worldwide to reach the gold-standard ELO rating of 2800, continues to have 2801 rating points for the fourth spot. While 18-year-old Gukesh, who defeated …

World rapid & blitz: Arjun Erigaisi joins the leaders
1 week, 6 days ago

World rapid & blitz: Arjun Erigaisi joins the leaders

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Arjun Erigaisi arrived in New York with one fairly challenging job at hand – win the rapid event to top the Fide circuit and qualify for the Candidates tournament. After Day 2 and nine rounds of play in the rapid event of the World Rapid and Blitz tournament, the 21-year-old Indian finds himself among the leaders. Indian GM Arjun …

Arjun Erigaisi in joint lead after Magnus quits World Rapid and Blitz Championship
2 weeks ago

Arjun Erigaisi in joint lead after Magnus quits World Rapid and Blitz Championship

India Today  

Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi emerged as one of the four co-leaders after another impressive day of skill display at the ongoing World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship. Russians Volodar Murzin and Alexander Grischuk, along with Duda Jan-Kryzstof of Poland, share the lead with Arjun on seven points after the end of the second day and round 9 of the championship, …

World Rapid Chess Championship: Arjun Erigaisi tied fifth after first day in New York
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

World Rapid Chess Championship: Arjun Erigaisi tied fifth after first day in New York

The Hindu  

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi opened his campaign with four wins and a solitary loss in the World Rapid Chess Championship to be tied fifth even as defending champion Magnus Carlsen endured a frustrating day, managing to log just one victory in New York. With the first five rounds done and eight more still to come in $5,50,000 championship, Murzin Volodar …

Arjun Erigaisi crosses 2800 Elo mark: An extraordinary feat by an extraordinary player
1 month, 1 week ago

Arjun Erigaisi crosses 2800 Elo mark: An extraordinary feat by an extraordinary player

The Hindu  

At the closing ceremony of the Tata Steel Chess India three years ago, the wonderfully articulate Levon Aronian had an explanation why Arjun Erigaisi, just 18 then and nowhere near as well-known as he is now, did not also win the blitz title after winning the rapid. The Armenian-born American Grandmaster, who won the title after beating him in the …

Arjun Erigaisi becomes second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to surpass 2800 Elo rating in classical chess
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1 month, 1 week ago

Arjun Erigaisi becomes second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to surpass 2800 Elo rating in classical chess

Firstpost  

Arjun Erigaisi has become only the second Indian Grandmaster, after Viswanathan Anand, to surpass the Elo Rating of 2800. Arjun Erigaisi on Sunday became the second Indian Grandmaster to surpass the 2800-Elo rating mark and the 16th player overall to do so in classical chess. “Arjun Erigaisi entered the 2800+ rating club, becoming the 16th player in history to achieve …

Chess wrap: D Gukesh is future GOAT? Arjun Erigaisi crosses Elo 2800 rating
1 month, 1 week ago

Chess wrap: D Gukesh is future GOAT? Arjun Erigaisi crosses Elo 2800 rating

India Today  

India's D Gukesh is a future GOAT, feels USA Grand Master Maurice Ashley. Ashley, who is currently watching Gukesh challenge for the World Test Championship title, said that Gukesh is yet to reach his peak, which might come in 10 years time. Gukesh, 18, is currently challenging Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship Final, a 14-round tournament to decide …

Chennai Grandmasters 2024: Aravindh Chithambaram clinches title on super GM debut
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Chennai Grandmasters 2024: Aravindh Chithambaram clinches title on super GM debut

The Hindu  

For someone whose aim entering the tournament was not to finish last, Aravindh Chithambaram not only surprised everyone, but also himself, when he went on to clinch the title by defeating Levon Aronian 2-0 in a blitz tie-break in the second edition of the Chennai Grandmasters classical chess tournament at the Anna Centenary Library auditorium here on Monday. What makes …

Chennai Grandmasters 2024, Day 6: Aravindh Chithambaram beats Arjun Erigaisi to open up title race
2 months ago

Chennai Grandmasters 2024, Day 6: Aravindh Chithambaram beats Arjun Erigaisi to open up title race

The Hindu  

Aravindh Chithambaram beat Arjun Erigaisi in the sixth round to open up the title race in the second edition of the Chennai Grandmasters classical chess tournament at the Anna Centenary Library auditorium here on Saturday. I also tried to be solid.” With this win, Chithambaram has joined Iranian Amin Tabatabaei to trail leaders Erigaisi and Aronian by just half-point. If …

Chennai Grandmasters 2024, Day 5: Levon Aronian secures solitary win in Masters section; Erigaisi continues to lead
2 months ago

Chennai Grandmasters 2024, Day 5: Levon Aronian secures solitary win in Masters section; Erigaisi continues to lead

The Hindu  

Levon Aronian secured the only win of the day in the Masters section, as he beat Frenchman Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in the fifth round of the second edition of the Chennai Grandmasters classical chess tournament at the Anna Centenary Library auditorium here on Saturday. Top Indians Arjun Erigaisi and Vidit Gujrathi drew with Iranians Parham Maghsoodloo and Amin Tabatabaei. The results …

Chennai Grandmasters 2024: Arjun Erigaisi takes sole lead after beating Amin Tabatabaei in round four
2 months ago

Chennai Grandmasters 2024: Arjun Erigaisi takes sole lead after beating Amin Tabatabaei in round four

The Hindu  

Arjun Erigaisi beat Iranian Amin Tabatabaei in the fourth round to get into sole lead with 3.5 points in the second edition of the Chennai Grandmasters classical chess tournament at the Anna Centenary Library here on Friday. Aravindh Chithambaram, who drew with Levon Aronian, said he’s not happy with his overall performance in the tournament. “I don’t know, I’m just …

‘Lucky’ Arjun tastes another win
2 months ago

‘Lucky’ Arjun tastes another win

The Hindu  

Arjun Erigaisi felt he got “lucky” once again as he secured his second win from three rounds versus Serbia’s Alexey Sarana in the second edition of the Chennai Grandmasters classical chess tournament at the Anna Centenary Library here on Thursday. Levon Aronian claimed his first win as Iranian Parham Maghsoodloo got into time trouble and blundered. The results : Masters: …

Chennai Grandmasters 2024: Arjun Erigaisi climbs to No. 2 in world rankings after round three win against Alexey Sarana
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2 months ago

Chennai Grandmasters 2024: Arjun Erigaisi climbs to No. 2 in world rankings after round three win against Alexey Sarana

The Hindu  

Arjun Erigaisi felt he got “lucky” once again as he secured his second win in the third round versus Serbia’s Alexey Sarana in the second edition of the Chennai Grandmasters classical chess tournament at the Anna Centenary Library here on Thursday. In a game where either were grappling for an outright advantage till a point, Arjun made a move that …

Erigaisi moves up to world No.2 in live ratings
2 months ago

Erigaisi moves up to world No.2 in live ratings

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Arjun Erigaisi moved up to world No 2 in the live ratings on Thursday after his Round 3 win over Aleksey Sarana at the Chennai Grand Masters. The 21-year-old Indian who became only the sixteenth player ever to cross 2800 Elo in live ratings last month, before dropping and missing out on carrying forward the feat to November’s published …

From adversity to ubiquity: The story of Arjun Erigaisi
2 months ago

From adversity to ubiquity: The story of Arjun Erigaisi

The Hindu  

Among the prominent military leaders of World War II, General George S. Patton Jr. stands out as a formidable figure. He provokes a struggle, sometimes even accepting an inferior position, essentially telling his opponent, ‘Let’s solve problems on the board, and I’m confident I’ll do it better than you.’” This high-risk, high-reward approach has been tried before, yet, as Anand …

Chennai Grand Masters: Erigaisi survives another close match
2 months ago

Chennai Grand Masters: Erigaisi survives another close match

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: At the media centre inside the cavernous Anna Centenary Library, the teething issues on the opening day of the 2nd edition of the Chennai Grand Masters were visible. So it was a surprise when Vidit Gujrathi was visibly peeved with himself when he left the facility via the media room, the urgency in his walk having the air of …

Chennai Grandmasters | Arjun rallies to post a win over Vidit on opening day
2 months ago

Chennai Grandmasters | Arjun rallies to post a win over Vidit on opening day

The Hindu  

Top seed Arjun Erigaisi secured a come-from-behind win with black pieces over Vidit Gujrathi in the first round of the second edition of the Chennai Grandmasters classical chess tournament at the Anna Centenary Library here on Tuesday. Aravindh had to be defensive almost throughout the game against Amin Tabatabaei, while Aronian misplayed from an advantageous position against Alexey Sarana. The …

Chennai Grand Masters 2024: Preview, Player List, Pairing, Full Schedule, FIDE Circuit Points at Stake
2 months ago

Chennai Grand Masters 2024: Preview, Player List, Pairing, Full Schedule, FIDE Circuit Points at Stake

The Hindu  

The Chennai Grand Masters 2024 will be held in the city from November 5 to November 11. The event features a strong field of 20 participants, including reigning world champion Ding Liren and former FIDE Candidates champion D. Gukesh. The tournament will also feature a Challengers section, with the winner qualifying for the Masters section for next year's tournament.

Arjun Erigaisi loses to Nikolas Theodorou in Sharjah Masters chess
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Arjun Erigaisi loses to Nikolas Theodorou in Sharjah Masters chess

The Hindu  

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi was stunned by Nikolas Theodorou of Greece in the second round of Sharjah Masters chess tournament here. Erigaisi, however, bounced back to register a victory over Nikolzi Kacherava of Switzerland in the third round that puts back his status as world number eight in live ratings. The two-time national champion, who is based in Chennai, got …

Candidates 2024: Blood, tears and a sole leader
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Candidates 2024: Blood, tears and a sole leader

Hindustan Times  

How do you reckon with a defeat after you’ve frittered away your winning chances? The 29-year-old Indian missed two winning chances with White and declined repetition against two-time Candidates winner Ian Nepomniachtchi. Vidit Gujrathi during Candidates tournament The other two Indians in the Open section – R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh lost and drew their respective games and the standings …

FIDE Candidates 2024, Round 11: Vidit, Praggnanandhaa lose; Gukesh settles for draw against Caruana to stay second
8 months, 3 weeks ago

FIDE Candidates 2024, Round 11: Vidit, Praggnanandhaa lose; Gukesh settles for draw against Caruana to stay second

The Hindu  

In the field of sports, it is said that it is easier to reach a winning position than to win from a winning position. Like Vidit, R. Praggnanandhaa too lost from the white side and reignited second seed Hikaru Nakamura’s title hopes. The day, which saw all three Indians playing with bright pieces, ended in gloom for the fans with …

Candidates Chess: Gukesh and Nepomniachtchi retain lead after agreeing to 40-move draw
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Candidates Chess: Gukesh and Nepomniachtchi retain lead after agreeing to 40-move draw

The Hindu  

D. Gukesh and Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi, the overnight leaders at the Candidates chess tournament, drew their 10th round encounter at Toronto on Monday. 📷 Michal Walusza pic.twitter.com/BaMRbK2kxv — International Chess Federation April 15, 2024 They are followed half-a-point behind by R. Praggnanandhaa and the two top-seeded Americans, Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura, who both won their games. Watch the interview …

Candidates 2024: Vidit Gujrathi and the importance of being earnest
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Candidates 2024: Vidit Gujrathi and the importance of being earnest

Hindustan Times  

Vidit Gujrathi doesn’t fall into the category of favourites, top players, or prodigious talents. Grandmaster Vidit Santosh Gujrathi during the FIDE Candidates 2024 chess tournament, in Toronto, Canada, He's had six decisive games in nine rounds – the highest in the field. It’s Vidit's first Candidates appearance and unlike fellow Indians in the field, it’s taken him some time to …

Candidates 2024: Vidit Gujrathi beats Alireza Firouzja in round six
9 months ago

Candidates 2024: Vidit Gujrathi beats Alireza Firouzja in round six

The Hindu  

India’s Vidit Gujrathi nabbed his second win of the FIDE Candidates 2024 tournament after he beat France’s Alireza Firouzja in a round six encounter in Toronto, Canada on Thursday. The game was evenly poised until move 11, when Firouzja made a mistake to hand Vidit a slender advantage, which he capped by castling to the longer side. HIGHLIGHTS | FIDE …

R Praggnanandhaa Beats Vidit Gujrathi in Third Round of Candidates Chess Tournament
9 months ago

R Praggnanandhaa Beats Vidit Gujrathi in Third Round of Candidates Chess Tournament

News 18  

Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa came up with a spectacular game to down compatriot Vidit Gujrathi in the third round of the Candidates Chess tournament here. In the women’s event, Zhongyi Tan with two points remained a half point clear of nearest rival Goryachkina with Humpy, Vaishali, and Lagno on their toes with 1.5 points each. Results round 3 : Vidit …

Tata Steel Chess 2024: Vidit joins leaders, becomes top Indian in live rankings
11 months, 1 week ago

Tata Steel Chess 2024: Vidit joins leaders, becomes top Indian in live rankings

The Hindu  

After trailing the leaders till the penultimate round, Vidit Gujrathi finally caught all attention by stopping leader Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the 12th round and became part of a five-man leaders’ pack into the final round of the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament at Wijk aan Zee, near Amsterdam, on Saturday. The second successive victory saw Vidit not only join D. …

Vidit Gujrathi pips Arjun to win Vugar Gashimov Memorial 2023
1 year ago

Vidit Gujrathi pips Arjun to win Vugar Gashimov Memorial 2023

The Hindu  

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi outperformed compatriot Arjun Erigaisi by 0.5 points to win the ninth Vugar Gashimov Memorial Chess Tournament 2023 at the Gabala Garden Hotel in Azerbaijan on Monday. Vidit drew seven, lost one and won two matches in rapid time controls to finish second behind Azerbaijan’s Aydin Suleymanli with 11 points in 9 rounds. Champion!🔥😎 Thrilled to make …

FIDE Grand Swiss: Vidit draws with Nakamura, Vaishali held by Sophie Millet
1 year, 2 months ago

FIDE Grand Swiss: Vidit draws with Nakamura, Vaishali held by Sophie Millet

The Hindu  

Overnight sole leader Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi played out a quick draw with Hikaru Nakamura of the USA, while R. Vaishali missed out on opportunities to split a point with French Sophie Millet at the FIDE Grand Swiss. Top seed Fabiano Caruana of the United States, Andrey Esipenko of Russia, and Deac Bogdan-Daniel of Romania joined Gujrathi in the lead on …

FIDE Grand Swiss: Vidit crushes Niemann to join pack of leaders
1 year, 2 months ago

FIDE Grand Swiss: Vidit crushes Niemann to join pack of leaders

The Hindu  

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi crashed through the defences of Hans Moke Niemann of the United States to join the leaders’ pack on 4.5 points after the end of the sixth round of FIDE Grand Swiss, a part of the world championship cycle, here. READ | FIDE Grand Swiss: Arjun downs Jumabayev to be in joint lead In the sixth round …

FIDE Grand Swiss: Arjun downs Jumabayev to be in joint lead
1 year, 2 months ago

FIDE Grand Swiss: Arjun downs Jumabayev to be in joint lead

The Hindu  

Extending his fine run, Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi pipped Rinat Jumabayev of Kazakhstan in the fifth round to share the top spot with two others at FIDE’s Grand Swiss, here on Monday. With four points in his kitty from a possible five, Arjun is sharing the top spot with second seed American Hikaru Nakamura and Russian Andrey Esipenko who is playing …

Tata Steel Chess | Praggnanandhaa in sole lead after a wild day of blitz
1 year, 4 months ago

Tata Steel Chess | Praggnanandhaa in sole lead after a wild day of blitz

The Hindu  

Much could happen when nine rounds of blitz chess are played in a day. Praggnanandhaa, however, defeated Arjun Erigaisi in the day’s last round, and then watched Gujrathi going down to Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Abdusattorov. The results: Ninth round: Teimour Radjabov 2 lost to Maxime Vachier-Lagrave 4; R Praggnanandhaa 6.5 bt Arjun Erigasi 4.5; Vincent Keymer 3.5 bt D. Gukesh 4.5; …

Tata steel chess tournament: Vachier-Largrave wins rapid title in style with a round to spare
1 year, 4 months ago

Tata steel chess tournament: Vachier-Largrave wins rapid title in style with a round to spare

The Hindu  

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave proved just too good for the competition. The top seed from France won the rapid section of the Tata Steel Chess India tournament with a round to spare at the National Library on Thursday. The results : Teimour Radjabov 5.5 drew with Maxime Vachier-Lagrave 7; R. Praggnanandhaa 5 bt Arjun Erigaisi 3; Vincent Keymer 3.5 bt D. Gukesh …

Tata Steel Chess India | Vachier-Lagrave is sole leader going into last day of rapid event
1 year, 4 months ago

Tata Steel Chess India | Vachier-Lagrave is sole leader going into last day of rapid event

The Hindu  

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave will go into the final day of the open rapid event of the Tata Steel Chess India tournament as the only unbeaten player. @TataSteelLtd@chesscom#TSCI#tsci2023#tatasteelchessindia#chess#kolkata#rapidpic.twitter.com/oZQd7wzB6T — Tata Steel Chess India September 6, 2023 Like Harikrishna, it hasn’t exactly been a fine tournament so far for Arjun Erigaisi, who was the best player at this event in the last couple …

National chess: Sethuraman takes lead; Guha holds Puranik
1 year, 4 months ago

National chess: Sethuraman takes lead; Guha holds Puranik

The Hindu  

Sethuraman took his time to convert his chance into a well-crafted 94-move victory over fellow GM Deep Sengupta to emerge as the leader with six points after as many rounds of the National chess championship here on Monday. With eighth seed Mithrabha Guha holding second seed Abhimanyu Puranik to a 43-move draw on the top board, Sethuraman knew a victory …

FIDE WC Chess: Praggnanandhaa ousts Erigaisi in sudden death tie-break, enters semi-final
1 year, 4 months ago

FIDE WC Chess: Praggnanandhaa ousts Erigaisi in sudden death tie-break, enters semi-final

The Hindu  

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot Arjun Erigaisi 5-4 via the sudden death tie-break to enter the semifinals of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament in Baku on Thursday. With the win, the 17-year old Praggnanandhaa booked a place in the semifinals against American ace Fabiano Caruana and almost secured a spot in next year's Candidates event. A very exciting …

FIDE World Cup: Praggnanandhaa hits back against Arjun; Gukesh, Vidit exit
1 year, 4 months ago

FIDE World Cup: Praggnanandhaa hits back against Arjun; Gukesh, Vidit exit

The Hindu  

Displaying his never-say-die approach in good measure, R. Praggnanandhaa exacted timely revenge to stall Arjun Erigaisi and took their World Cup quarterfinal into the tie-break phase in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Wednesday. AS IT HAPPENED | WORLD CUP 2023 QUARTERFINALS Gukesh, facing a must-win situation a day after dropping the first game to favourite Magnus Carlsen, played solidly with black pieces …

FIDE World Cup Quarterfinal: Arjun leads Pragg; Carlsen stops Gukesh; Vidit, Caruana held
1 year, 4 months ago

FIDE World Cup Quarterfinal: Arjun leads Pragg; Carlsen stops Gukesh; Vidit, Caruana held

The Hindu  

Arjun Erigaisi played bravely and executed his plan brilliantly to overpower R. Praggnanandhaa in 53 moves in the first game of their clash in the FIDE World Cup quarterfinals in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Tuesday. #FIDEWorldCuppic.twitter.com/81RtUmiQln — International Chess Federation August 15, 2023 The foundation of Arjun’s first win over Praggnanandhaa in only their second classical time-control game was laid when …

Vidit Gujrathi shocks Nepomniachtchi, reaches quarterfinals - The Hindu
1 year, 4 months ago

Vidit Gujrathi shocks Nepomniachtchi, reaches quarterfinals - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi on August 14 stunned Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi via the tie-breaker to reach the quarterfinals of the FIDE Chess World Cup. Gujrathi joins a trio of fellow Indians — D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi — in the last eight, a first for the country. Asked about four Indians featuring in the quarterfinals of the …

FIDE World Cup: Arjun, Vidit reach pre-quarters; Humpy bounces back; Carlsen survives
1 year, 5 months ago

FIDE World Cup: Arjun, Vidit reach pre-quarters; Humpy bounces back; Carlsen survives

The Hindu  

Arjun Erigaisi joined Vidit Gujrathi in the pre-quarterfinals after Koneru Humpy bounced back with a resolute victory to stay alive in the race of women’s quarterfinals in the FIDE World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Thursday. Vidit raised visions of a second straight win when Frenchman Etienne Bacrot blundered on the 34th move. On a day that witnessed some engaging …

Chess World Cup 2023: Vidit nears last-16, Praggnanandhaa holds Nakamura
1 year, 5 months ago

Chess World Cup 2023: Vidit nears last-16, Praggnanandhaa holds Nakamura

The Hindu  

Vidit Gujrathi moved within a draw from entering the World Cup chess pre-quarterfinals after nailing Frenchman Etienne Bacrot in just 30 moves in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Wednesday. On a day when favourite Magnus Carlsen crashed to a 58-move defeat against young German Vincent Keymer and Wesley So lost to Serbian Alexey Sarana in 34 moves, eighth seed D. Gukesh drew …

National Chess Championship: Venkatesh joins Sethuraman, Mitrabha in the lead
2 years ago

National Chess Championship: Venkatesh joins Sethuraman, Mitrabha in the lead

The Hindu  

With a fourth straight victory, M. R. Venkatesh left erstwhile front-runner Abhijeet Gupta to rue a second successive defeat. The 37-year-old then joined overnight leaders S. P. Sethuraman and Mitrabha Guha at six points after seven rounds of the MPL National Chess Championship here on Tuesday. On a day when internet-related connectivity issues disrupted the live coverage of the games, …

Data | 2022: A great year for Indian chess
2 years, 1 month ago

Data | 2022: A great year for Indian chess

The Hindu  

It has been a great week or so for Indian chess. This set him up to become the country’s 77th GM just days after GMs Nihal Sarin and Arjun Erigaisi went on to win the Rapid and Blitz events at the prestigious Tata Steel Chess India tournament in Kolkata. Grandmasters D. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi joined veteran GM V. Anand, …

Tata Steel Chess: Arjun Erigaisi and R. Vaishali make it an evening to remember
2 years, 1 month ago

Tata Steel Chess: Arjun Erigaisi and R. Vaishali make it an evening to remember

The Hindu  

India’s growing reputation in international chess was underlined in splendid fashion on the serene campus of the National Library on a cool Sunday evening. In a tournament featuring some of the biggest names in the mind sport, the country’s young talent won both the titles in the blitz section of the Tata Steel Chess India. If Arjun Erigaisi’s victory was …

Tata Steel Chess | Arjun Erigaisi, R. Vaishali make it an evening to remember for India
2 years, 1 month ago

Tata Steel Chess | Arjun Erigaisi, R. Vaishali make it an evening to remember for India

The Hindu  

India’s growing reputation in international chess was underlined in splendid fashion on the green, serene campus of the National Library here on a pleasant, cool Sunday evening. In a tournament featuring some of the biggest names in the mind sport, the country’s young talent won both the titles in the blitz section of the Tata Steel Chess India. If Arjun …

World Chess Championship: India beats USA, makes it to quarterfinals
2 years, 1 month ago

World Chess Championship: India beats USA, makes it to quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Victories for Vidit Gujrathi and S. L. Narayanan on the first and third boards with black pieces set up India’s much-needed 3-1 triumph over USA in the last league match for a place in the quarterfinals of the World Team Chess Championship in Jerusalem on Tuesday. Vidit defeated Hans Moke Niemann and Narayanan overpowered Varuzhan Akobian to give India a …

Julius Baer Cup: Arjun Erigaisi Enters Semifinals; R Praggnanandhaa Bows Out
2 years, 3 months ago

Julius Baer Cup: Arjun Erigaisi Enters Semifinals; R Praggnanandhaa Bows Out

News 18  

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi edged out fellow teenager Christopher Yoo in the quarterfinals via tie-breaker to reach the last four round of the Julius Baer Generation Cup online rapid chess tournament on Friday. World champion Magnus Carlsen, a winner over Levon Aronian of USA), will face 17-year old Keymer while the other semifinal will feature Vietnam’s Liem Quang Le and …

Julius Baer Cup Chess: Erigaisi leads, Praggnanandhaa in 2nd spot
2 years, 3 months ago

Julius Baer Cup Chess: Erigaisi leads, Praggnanandhaa in 2nd spot

The Hindu  

India’s Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi jumped to the top position with 17 points after eight rounds, while his compatriot R Praggnanandhaa is in second place with 15 points at the Julius Baer Cup in New York. After the conclusion of the second day of preliminary matches early on Tuesday, Erigaisi is two points clear of Praggnanandhaa and world champion Carlsen. Praggnanandhaa …

Arjun Erigaisi upbeat about India's chances in chess Olympiad
2 years, 7 months ago

Arjun Erigaisi upbeat about India's chances in chess Olympiad

Firstpost  

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, who has seen his stock rise in the past few months, is upbeat about India’s chances in the upcoming chess Olympiad. Chennai: Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, who has seen his stock rise in the past few months, is upbeat about India’s chances in the upcoming chess Olympiad. Having won the Challengers section in the prestigious Tata Steel chess …

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