Indian chess prodigy Arjun Erigaisi has etched his name in history by becoming the youngest Indian and only the second from the country, after Viswanathan Anand, to achieve a coveted Elo rating of over 2800. This remarkable feat, achieved at the European Chess Club Cup 2024, catapults him into the elite ranks of the world’s best chess players.
The second edition of the prestigious Chennai Grand Masters chess tournament is set to take place from November 5 to November 11 in Chennai, India. With an impressive lineup of world-class players, including World No. 3 Arjun Erigaisi, the event promises to be an exciting spectacle of chess brilliance. The tournament features a Masters section with eight top players and a Challengers section for emerging talent, making it a must-watch for chess enthusiasts.
Indian chess prodigy D. Gukesh has reached a career-high ranking of World No. 4 in the latest FIDE live rankings. This follows his compatriot, Arjun Erigaisi, suffering a loss in the German Bundesliga, causing a shift in the top Indian rankings. Gukesh’s rise coincides with his impressive performance at the Chess Olympiad, where he is set to face Ding Liren in the upcoming World Chess Championship.
India achieved a historic feat by winning gold medals in both the open and women’s sections at the Chess Olympiad 2024. D. Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and Divya Deshmukh emerged as individual gold medalists, showcasing exceptional performances and contributing to India’s dominance in the tournament.
India secured its first-ever gold medal in the open section of the 2024 Chess Olympiad. The team’s dominance was highlighted by a near-perfect run, culminating in a decisive victory against the top-seeded USA in the penultimate round.
Indian chess prodigy Arjun Erigaisi has achieved a career-high ranking of World No. 3 in the latest FIDE Live Rankings. His exceptional performance at the Chess Olympiad, including a decisive victory against Jan Subelj of Slovenia, propelled him past Fabiano Caruana of the USA. At 20 years old, Erigaisi is now the highest-rated Indian player and only trails Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen in the standings.
India’s chess teams are making a strong statement at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, leading both the men’s and women’s sections after six rounds. The Indian women, seeded first, are undefeated, while the men, seeded second, have also maintained a perfect record. Arjun Erigaisi, playing on the third board despite being the team’s highest-rated player, has been instrumental in India’s success. The upcoming seventh round sees both the men and women face China, setting up a potential top-board clash between Gukesh and Ding Liren in the men’s competition.
Indian chess prodigy Arjun Erigaisi believes the Global Chess League (GCL) will revolutionize the sport similar to the impact of IPL on cricket. The 21-year-old grandmaster, currently ranked World No. 4, is excited to play alongside chess legends Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen in the GCL, a unique franchise league featuring players from around the world.
India enters the 45th Chess Olympiad as the second-seeded team, boasting a lineup of rising stars and experienced veterans. With a strong performance, they aim to challenge for the top prize and continue their impressive track record in the competition.
