Arjun Erigaisi completes Freestyle Friday hat-trick, primed for Grand Slam Tour 2025 debut
1 week, 4 days ago

Arjun Erigaisi completes Freestyle Friday hat-trick, primed for Grand Slam Tour 2025 debut

Firstpost  

Arjun Erigaisi has emerged as the most in-form player in Freestyle chess, winning the Freestyle Friday tournament online three consecutive times ahead of his debut in the Grand Slam Tour 2025 debut. Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi looks primed for a strong run in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 after showcasing blistering form ahead of his debut in the rapidly growing format. Arjun Erigaisi shines in another Freestyle Friday tournament Only 18-year-old Belarusian chess grandmaster Denis Lazavik was tied for first place with 21-year-old Arjun Erigaisi in the final round; however, the latter lost to the Indian GM in the final match to squander the title. Arjun Erigaisi on classical vs freestyle chess debate Arjun Erigaisi will be the fourth Indian in the Paris Leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour which will take place from 8-15 April.

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Arjun Erigaisi discusses strategy ahead of Freestyle Chess debut in Paris: 'I have noticed centre control...'
4 days, 10 hours ago

Arjun Erigaisi discusses strategy ahead of Freestyle Chess debut in Paris: 'I have noticed centre control...'

Firstpost  

Ahead of the second event of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Paris, where he will be joined by compatriots D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi next month, world No 5 Arjun Erigaisi reveals the strategy that could help him shine in the unpredictable format. World No 5 Arjun Erigaisi will be among the four Indians in action …

Vidit Gujrathi becomes fourth Indian in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour after winning Paris play-in
1 week, 5 days ago

Vidit Gujrathi becomes fourth Indian in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour after winning Paris play-in

Firstpost  

Vidit Gujrathi became the 12th and final participant, and the fourth Indian, in the Paris leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour after defeating Richard Rapport 1.5-0.5 in the final of the qualifying event on Saturday. Vidit Gujrathi will be competing in the Paris leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour just four days after tying the knot. …

Exclusive | Arjun Erigaisi 'excited' to participate in ESports World Cup: 'It will open many doors'
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Arjun Erigaisi 'excited' to participate in ESports World Cup: 'It will open many doors'

Firstpost  

In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, Indian chess Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi talks about his association with leading esports organisation Gen.G, how Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura introduced him to the ESports World Cup, his unique training for the event and more. Arjun Erigaisi will be representing the Gen.G esports team in the chess event at the ESports World Cup in …

Exclusive | 'Freestyle Chess definitely future of sport, but not in next 10 years': Arjun Erigaisi
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Exclusive | 'Freestyle Chess definitely future of sport, but not in next 10 years': Arjun Erigaisi

Firstpost  

Indian chess Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, who will be representing Gen.G in the ESports World Cup later this year, looks forward to his maiden appearance in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Paris and reflects on the extraordinary year that was 2024 for Indian chess in an exclusive conversation. The inaugural Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour got underway earlier this …

After Erigaisi, Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa's participation in Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam confirmed: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

After Erigaisi, Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa's participation in Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam confirmed: Report

Firstpost  

Indian Grandmasters D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa will reportedly compete in the Paris leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025. The upcoming Paris leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 is set to feature a strong Indian presence, with D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Praggnanandhaa officially confirmed to participate in the prestigious event. This tournament, …

Arjun Erigaisi to compete in Paris leg of Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025
1 month, 1 week ago

Arjun Erigaisi to compete in Paris leg of Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025

Firstpost  

Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has confirmed his participation in the Paris leg of the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour. Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi will compete in the Paris leg of the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in April, becoming the second player from the country after world champion D Gukesh to take part. D Gukesh, who defeated Ding …

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, Weissenhaus 2025: Gukesh loses again to Caruana in second-leg of quarterfinal, to play 5th-8th place playoff
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, Weissenhaus 2025: Gukesh loses again to Caruana in second-leg of quarterfinal, to play 5th-8th place playoff

The Hindu  

Classical World Champion, India’s D. Gukesh lost the second leg of the quarterfinal match against USA’s Fabiano Caruana in the 2025 Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour in Hamburg, Germany on Monday. This loss resulted in Gukesh getting knocked out from the top-four race following his back-to-back losses in a two-legged quarterfinal to Caruana. The 18-year-old will now play for …

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025: Gukesh to take on Caruana as quarter-final match-ups for Weissenhaus leg revealed
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025: Gukesh to take on Caruana as quarter-final match-ups for Weissenhaus leg revealed

Firstpost  

D Gukesh will lock horns against Fabiano Caruana in the quarter-finals of the Weissenhaus leg of the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tournament. D Gukesh qualified for the quarter-finals of the Weissenhaus leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour despite his loss to Magnus Carlsen. Image: X / Chess.com World champion Dommaraju Gukesh qualified for the knockout stages of …

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Standings: Gukesh tied on 2 points with Carlsen, Nakamura; Caruana shares lead with Sindarov
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Standings: Gukesh tied on 2 points with Carlsen, Nakamura; Caruana shares lead with Sindarov

Firstpost  

World Champion D Gukesh was off to a disappointing start in the opening event of the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, collecting four draws and a defeat to end Day 1 tied on 2 points with Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and Vincent Keymer. Reigning world champion D Gukesh in action on Day 1 of the Weissenhaus leg of the …

Why Praggnanandhaa isn't part of Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour despite recent victory in Tata Steel Chess Masters
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Praggnanandhaa isn't part of Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour despite recent victory in Tata Steel Chess Masters

Hindustan Times  

Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu will miss the first event of the inaugural Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, set to be held in Weissenhaus, Germany this month, despite the biggest victory of his career so far in a tremendous performance at the Tata Steel Chess Championship in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands. R Praggnanandhaa poses with the trophy after winning the Tata Steel Chess …

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour: Why Praggnanandhaa will not be playing in Weissenhaus despite winning Tata Steel Chess
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour: Why Praggnanandhaa will not be playing in Weissenhaus despite winning Tata Steel Chess

Firstpost  

Despite beating reigning world champion D Gukesh in the blitz tie-breaks to win the prestigious Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, R Praggnanandhaa will not be in action in the opening event of the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Germany. R Praggnanandhaa became only the second Indian to win the Tata Steel Chess Tournament after …

Viswanathan Anand's sudden wildcard U-turn dubbed 'not wise' by Freestyle Chess owner: 'If Magnus Carlsen apologised...'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Viswanathan Anand's sudden wildcard U-turn dubbed 'not wise' by Freestyle Chess owner: 'If Magnus Carlsen apologised...'

Hindustan Times  

The chess world is currently in a massive transitional phase as the older generation of Grandmasters hand over the baton to the younger players. The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour is co-owned by Carlsen, along with German entrepreneur Jan Henric Buettner, and the FCPC was recently officially recognised by FIDE, but the bone of contention was about the use of …

Gukesh suffers first defeat as World Champion, loses to compatriot Arjun Erigaisi at Tata Steel Masters
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gukesh suffers first defeat as World Champion, loses to compatriot Arjun Erigaisi at Tata Steel Masters

The Hindu  

GM D. Gukesh lost his first classical game after becoming World Champion against compatriot Arjun Erigaisi during the final round of the Tata Steel Masters 2025 in Wijk aan Zee on Sunday. With this loss, Gukesh’s chance to win the tournament lies in Praggnanandhaa’s hands who now just needs to draw his last-round match against Germany’s Vincent Keymer to claim …

Explained: Why Arjun Erigaisi's win over Abdusattorov is a big relief for Indian chess grandmaster
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Explained: Why Arjun Erigaisi's win over Abdusattorov is a big relief for Indian chess grandmaster

Firstpost  

Arjun Erigaisi finally scripted a victory in the ongoing Tata Steel Chess tournament in Netherlands on Saturday. Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi finally ended his winless run after he defeated Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Abdusattorov in round 12 of the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands on Saturday. How win over Nodirbek would have brought Arjun a big relief …

Viswanathan Anand exits Freestyle Chess Grand Slam as Magnus Carlsen-FIDE dispute escalates
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Viswanathan Anand exits Freestyle Chess Grand Slam as Magnus Carlsen-FIDE dispute escalates

Firstpost  

Legendary Indian chess player Viswanathan Anand has withdrawn from the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour amid the ongoing dispute between Magnus Carlsen and FIDE. Anand’s decision comes as tensions rise between FIDE and the event organisers, Freestyle Chess Operations, over branding the winner as a ‘world champion.’ Viswanathan Anand will not be a part of Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour's …

India’s Arjun Erigaisi defeats Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana to win online chess event
2 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Mint  

Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi on Tuesday won the early Titled Tuesday weekly blitz competition conducted by Chess.com, reported First Post, beating the World No 1 Magnus Carlsen and World No 2 Fabiano Caruana. World Chess Champion D Gukesh didn't not participate in the Titled Tuesday event, which is an online event open where titled players with genuine Chess.com profiles. In …

Arjun Erigaisi fourth, D Gukesh fifth in latest chess rankings
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Explained: Why world No 4 Arjun Erigaisi's hopes of competing in Candidates 2026 are over
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Explained: Why world No 4 Arjun Erigaisi's hopes of competing in Candidates 2026 are over

Firstpost  

After starring in the Chess Olympiad and becoming only the second Indian after the legendary Viswanathan Anand to achieve the coveted 2800 ELO Rating, the year 2024 ended on a heartbreaking note for Arjun as he failed to qualify for the next Candidates. Why Arjun Erigaisi failed to make the cut for Candidates 2026 Arjun, who currently sits at the …

Arjun Erigaisi’s Candidates 2026 hopes end through Circuit 2024 rating
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Arjun Erigaisi’s Candidates 2026 hopes end through Circuit 2024 rating

The Hindu  

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi’s Candidates 2026 qualification hopes ended after Russia’s 18-year-old sensation Volodar Murzin won the FIDE World Rapid Championship 2024 in New York on Sunday. Arjun needed to finish clear first or win via tiebreaks after finishing joint-first to get the Candidates 2026 spot through FIDE Circuit Rating points. This also meant that 2018 World Championship challenger USA’s …

World rapid & blitz: Arjun Erigaisi joins the leaders
2 months, 3 weeks 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 months, 3 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 and Blitz Championships: Arjun opens account with four wins and a loss; Sadhwani defeats Firouzja
3 months ago

World Rapid and Blitz Championships: Arjun opens account with four wins and a loss; Sadhwani defeats Firouzja

Firstpost  

Arjun Erigaisi’s performance on Thursday, however, was overshadowed by compatriot Raunak Sadhwani showcasing his ability to shine against the very best on the global stage by defeating Iranian-French GM Alireza Firouzja, a pre-tournament favourite. Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi opened his account in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship in New York City on Thursday with four wins and a …

World Rapid and Blitz Championship 2024: Arjun, Sadhwani tied fifth after day one
3 months ago

World Rapid and Blitz Championship 2024: Arjun, Sadhwani tied fifth after day one

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 here. With the first five rounds done and eight more still to come in the USD 550,000 championship, Murzin Volodar …

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

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

World Champion Gukesh to face Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025
3 months, 1 week ago

World Champion Gukesh to face Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025

The Hindu  

Newly crowned World Chess Champion D. Gukesh will participate in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025, set to take place in Germany from February 7 to 14. Gukesh clinched the title from defending champion Ding Liren in the final game of the World Championship match in Singapore. “It was always clear to us that we wanted the reigning world …

D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi lead the way as the golden generation of Indian chess finally comes of age in 2024
3 months, 1 week ago

D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi lead the way as the golden generation of Indian chess finally comes of age in 2024

Firstpost  

D Gukesh’s triumph in the recently-concluded FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore was the standout moment in what has been a historic year for Indian chess, one in which Arjun Erigaisi became only the second Indian to breach the 2800-ELO barrier. With D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi pulling off some incredible feats and the Indians firing as a unit in …

Arjun Erigaisi reflects on early drawbacks, points out the change in approach
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Arjun Erigaisi reflects on early drawbacks, points out the change in approach

India Today  

Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi reflected on the early drawbacks he had in his style and pointed out the changes that he made. Arjun scaled remarkable heights this year, showcasing his consistency and dominance with victories at the Menorca Open A, the Stepan Avagyan Memorial, and the WR Chess Masters Cup in London. 4, Arjun is set to make his debut …

Arjun Erigaisi crosses 2800 Elo mark: An extraordinary feat by an extraordinary player
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi lead Indian contingent at Rapid & Blitz Championships
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi lead Indian contingent at Rapid & Blitz Championships

India Today  

India’s top chess talents R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Vaishali will represent the country at the 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships, scheduled to take place in New York City from December 26-31. Alongside the trio, former world champion Koneru Humpy and Dronavalli Harika will compete, making it a strong Indian contingent at what FIDE describes as the …

GM Arjun Erigaisi becomes 2nd Indian to breach 2800 ELO rating barrier after legendary Anand
3 months, 3 weeks ago

GM Arjun Erigaisi becomes 2nd Indian to breach 2800 ELO rating barrier after legendary Anand

The Hindu  

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi on Sunday became the second Indian after legendary Viswanathan Anand and 16th worldwide to reach the gold-standard ELO rating of 2800, while also occupying the fourth spot in the latest rankings. "Arjun Erigaisi has become the 16th player in history to break the 2800 Elo barrier in classical chess ratings!" "ArjunErigaisi joins five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand …

Arjun Erigaisi becomes second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to surpass 2800 Elo rating in classical chess
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3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Arjun Erigaisi breaks 2800 Elo barrier in FIDE official rating
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Arjun Erigaisi breaks 2800 Elo barrier in FIDE official rating

The Hindu  

Arjun Erigaisi has officially crossed the 2800-Elo barrier in classical chess rating, according to the FIDE Rating released on Sunday. Arjun, representing team Alkaloid in the 2024 European Chess Club Cup, achieved the milestone by defeating Russia’s Dmitry Andreikin with the White pieces in the fifth round. Earlier this year, Arjun clinched two gold medals at the 45th Chess Olympiad, …

Arjun Erigaisi becomes second Indian to cross 2800 ELO rating after Viswanathan Anand
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Arjun Erigaisi becomes second Indian to cross 2800 ELO rating after Viswanathan Anand

India TV News  

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has become the second Indian after legendary Viswanathan Anand to cross the gold-standard 2800 ELO ratings. Arjun achieved the elusive feat after beating Russia’s Dmitry Andreikin in the fifth round of the European Chess Club Cup 2024 while playing for the Alkaloid team. France's Alireza Firouzja is the youngest player in the world to breach the …

Chess wrap: D Gukesh is future GOAT? Arjun Erigaisi crosses Elo 2800 rating
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Olympiad glory, 2800 ELO: Arjun Erigaisi recalls thumping 2024 season
4 months ago

Olympiad glory, 2800 ELO: Arjun Erigaisi recalls thumping 2024 season

India Today  

In an exclusive interaction with India Today's sister group Sports Today, 21-year-old Indian chess grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi reflected on his remarkable 2024 season, including his golden Chess Olympiad campaign and plans for the future. Arjun’s 2024 was a landmark year in Indian chess. The young grandmaster claimed both individual and team gold medals at the Chess Olympiad, cementing India’s dominance …

Indian chess Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi climbs to No. 2 in the live world rankings
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian chess Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi climbs to No. 2 in the live world rankings

Firstpost  

Besides Arjun Erigaisi, D Gukesh and Viswanathan Anand are the other two Indians in the top 10 of chess live rating. Image: FIDE Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi jumped to the world No.2 in the live chess ranking on Thursday and is now only behind five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen. The 21-year-old Arjun Erigaisi, who hails from Warangal in Andhra Pradesh, …

Erigaisi moves up to world No.2 in live ratings
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Chennai Grandmasters 2024: Vidit slumps to second consecutive defeat; Arjun Erigaisi settles for draw
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Arjun Erigaisi loses to Nikolas Theodorou in Sharjah Masters chess
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Chess: Arjun top seed in Sharjah Masters, total 19 Indians in fray
10 months, 1 week ago

Chess: Arjun top seed in Sharjah Masters, total 19 Indians in fray

The Hindu  

Grandmaster and world number seven Erigaisi Arjun starts as the top seed as he spearheads a strong Indian challenge in the USD 52,000 Sharjah Masters Chess tournament here. The reason top players avoid competing in open events is the huge risk to their rating but Arjun is setting new standards by actually gaining points from open events. While there are …

Tata Steel Chess | Arjun Erigaisi, R. Vaishali make it an evening to remember for India
2 years, 3 months 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 …

Meltwater Champions Tour: Indian Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi lose in opening round
2 years, 4 months ago

Meltwater Champions Tour: Indian Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi lose in opening round

Firstpost  

World No.1 Magnus Carlsen began his campaign with a 2.5-1.5 win over American Wesley So. Indian Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi suffered defeats in the opening round of the Meltwater Champions Tour Finals early on Tuesday. World No.1 Magnus Carlsen began his campaign with a 2.5-1.5 win over American Wesley So and Dutch GM Anish Giri edged out Vietnam’s …

Chess: Indian teenager Erigaisi clinches Abu Dhabi Masters
2 years, 7 months ago

Chess: Indian teenager Erigaisi clinches Abu Dhabi Masters

Hindustan Times  

After the euphoria of a Chess Olympiad campaign that saw hosts India accomplish their best-ever finish – the B team won bronze while the A team finished fourth in the open section – you wouldn’t fault the players relaxing just for a bit. While R Praggnanandha, who was part of the medal-winning B team, defeated Magnus Carlsen and finished second …

Arjun Erigaisi upbeat about India's chances in chess Olympiad
2 years, 9 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 …

Delhi International Open: Arjun Erigaisi tops three way tie for title
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi International Open: Arjun Erigaisi tops three way tie for title

The Hindu  

Intense battles produced decisive results on the top three boards, involving five overnight leaders, left top seed and worthy champion Arjun Erigaisi leading an Indian sweep of the podium in the 19th Delhi International Open chess tournament here on Tuesday. Following a three-way tie at 8.5 points from 10 rounds, involving D. Gukesh and Harsha Bharathakoti, Arjun walked away with …

Delhi International Open: Arjun Erigaisi heads formidable field
3 years ago

Delhi International Open: Arjun Erigaisi heads formidable field

The Hindu  

A formidable field including 21 Grandmasters headed by the rising sensation and recently-crowned National champion Arjun Erigaisi promises some exciting contests when the 19th Delhi International Open chess tournament opens at the Tivoli Grand Hotel here on Tuesday. The creamy layer comprises 16 Grandmasters, including overseas contenders like second seed Pavel Ponkratov and fourth seed Neuris Delgado Ramirez, 11th seed …

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