Arjun Erigaisi receives US visa days before start of FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Arjun Erigaisi receives US visa days before start of FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships

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Arjun Erigaisi finally got his visa issue sorted with less than a week to go for the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships. Indian chess Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has finally received the US visa before the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships. Image: PTI Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi was a relieved man after he received his United States visa to compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships that begins on 26 December in New York. The FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships will feature top chess layers like Magnus Carlsen, Ian Nepomniachtchi and Fabiano Caruana.

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Arjun Erigaisi defeats Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana to win online chess event
5 hours, 53 minutes ago

Arjun Erigaisi defeats Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana to win online chess event

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Arjun Erigaisi clinched the early Titled Tuesday weekly blitz chess competition after he defeated the likes of World No 1 Magnus Carlsen and World No 2 Fabiano Caruana. Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi won the early Titled Tuesday weekly blitz competition which is conducted by Chess.com, beating the likes of World No 1 Magnus Carlsen and World No 2 Fabiano Caruana. …

World rapid & blitz: Arjun Erigaisi joins the leaders
2 weeks, 3 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, 4 days 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, 5 days 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 …

World Rapid & Blitz Championship 2024 Preview: Arjun eyes Candidates 2026 spot in New York
2 weeks, 6 days ago

World Rapid & Blitz Championship 2024 Preview: Arjun eyes Candidates 2026 spot in New York

The Hindu  

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi will have to tackle obstacles to retain his chances of becoming the first Indian to enter the 2026 Candidates when he opens his campaign at the World Rapid and Blitz chess tournament. Erigaisi, who currently trails Fabiano Caruana of the United States in the list of players slated to qualify from 2024, will have a tall order …

Magnus Carlsen names Arjun Erigaisi among top contenders for World Rapid Championship 2024
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Magnus Carlsen names Arjun Erigaisi among top contenders for World Rapid Championship 2024

The Hindu  

Magnus Carlsen has named Arjun Erigaisi as one of his top 5 competitors for the upcoming FIDE World Rapid Championship in New York. The FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships will be taking place from December 26 to December 31 in Wall Street, New York. The World Rapid Championship will be from December 26 to December 29, while the World …

Arjun Erigaisi gets US visa for World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2024
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Arjun Erigaisi gets US visa for World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2024

The Hindu  

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has got the US visa to compete at the upcoming World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York. The World Rapid and Blitz Championships will be held in New York from December 26 to 31. Sportstar understands that the 21-year-old Arjun will leave for New York later on Monday night. I request you to please expedite the …

Arjun Erigaisi's US travel for World Rapid and Blitz C'ship delayed due to visa issues; Grandmaster issues plea
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Arjun Erigaisi's US travel for World Rapid and Blitz C'ship delayed due to visa issues; Grandmaster issues plea

Hindustan Times  

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi is in big limbo. He has been left high and dry ahead of the upcoming World Rapid and Blitz Championship in New York. Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi still waiting for his visa. Taking to X, Arjun Erigaisi wrote, "Last week, I submitted my passport to you for visa stamping, and it still has not been returned. I …

Arjun Erigaisi urges US Embassy, MEA to expedite visa for World Chess Championship
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Arjun Erigaisi urges US Embassy, MEA to expedite visa for World Chess Championship

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: India’s number one chess player Arjun Erigasi has appealed to the US Embassy and Ministry of External Affairs to expedite his visa process, enabling him to participate in the World Rapid & Blitz Championship in New York from December 26 to 31. “All the formalities, including biometrics and passport submission, were done in Hyderabad and the later interview for …

Arjun Erigaisi still waiting for US visa for World Rapid and Blitz Championship
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Arjun Erigaisi still waiting for US visa for World Rapid and Blitz Championship

The Hindu  

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has been left hanging by the US Embassy for visa to compete at the upcoming World Rapid and Blitz Championship in New York. The World Rapid and Blitz Championship will be held in New York from December 26 to 31. I request you to please expedite the process and return my passport as soon as possible as …

Arjun Erigaisi makes visa plea to US Embassy ahead of World Rapid Championship
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Arjun Erigaisi makes visa plea to US Embassy ahead of World Rapid Championship

India Today  

Indian chess Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has made an urgent plea to the US Embassy for the expedited processing of his visa, citing the need to travel to New York for the prestigious World Rapid and Blitz Championship, scheduled from December 26 to 31. The 21-year-old Grandmaster took to social media platform X to share his predicament, tagging the US Embassy, …

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