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Wei Yi, Arjun, Rapport Win Again In Round 2 Of European Club Cup: The favorites continued to cruise in round two of the 2026 European Chess Club Cup ...
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UPSET ALERT! 🚨
Thailand’s Prin Laohawirapap pulled off a stunning victory over India’s Arjun Erigaisi in Round 1!
🇮🇳 Arjun Erigaisi 0-1 Prin Laohawirapap ... Show more
Pragg, Gukesh, Nihal power India to 3.5–0.5 sweep over Uzbek 2 to stay in gold hunt
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/gukesh-pragg-nihal-help-india-rout-uzbekistan-2-round-10-olympiad-10895446/
Arjun, Pragg & Vaishali to feature in Total Chess World Championship Tour pilot: The 24-player tournament will also host other big names in world chess like ...
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/pragg-arjun-erigaisi-vaishali-r-total-chess-world-cship-tour-10890733/
Thai IM Upsets Indian Number-2 As Favorites Prevail: Favorites won overall in round one of the 2026 Chess Olympiad, but major individual upsets hit Arjun ...
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Gukesh turns up heat, Arjun finds form as India continue winning run at Olympiad: For his third win in four rounds, Gukesh continued to vindicate his status as ...
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/gukesh-wins-india-beat-spain-olympiad-2026-arjun-pragg-nihal-10885466/
D Gukesh's Selfless Move Sparks Massive Praise From Anand Mahindra: "True Team Player"
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Sportstar Sep 19
D Gukesh: It was my idea to play Board 4 in Chess Olympiad 2026: D Gukesh reveals his strategy for Chess Olympiad 2026, emphasizing team success over personal ...
sportstar.thehindu.com/chess/d-gukesh-board-4-chess-olympiad-2026-strategy-india-my-idea/article71483748.ece
Happy birthday, Arjun Erigaisi! 🎂♟
One of the few players in history to cross 2800, and apparently, one of the biggest hash brown fans too! 🥔😂
Arjun helped ... Show more
Praggnanandhaa on Olympiad debate: ‘Don’t mind even being reserve player’: India's board 1 dilemma: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa or Arjun Erigaisi for the ...
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/praggnanandhaa-olympiad-debate-dont-mind-being-reserve-player-10854809/
Speedy Minh Le Wins 9 Straight To Take Titled Tuesday: GM Tuan Minh Le won his first Titled Tuesday of the year on August 18, and the 12th of his career ...
chess.com/news/view/minh-le-wins-titled-tuesday-august-18-2026
‘Happy with my chances, confident against him’: Erigaisi on facing Carlsen: Arjun Erigaisi has been among India's brightest prospects for years now ...
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/arjun-erigaisi-interview-magnus-carlsen-esports-world-cup-10835073/
Sportstar Aug 15
Nihal Sarin, Arjun Erigaisi bow out as India’s chess campaign ends at Esports World Cup
sportstar.thehindu.com/chess/nihal-sarin-arjun-erigaisi-chess-esports-world-cup-2026-carlsen-nakamura/article71347127.ece
Lazavik Ousts Nepomniachtchi, Joins Arjun, Nihal, Niemann In Quarterfinals: 19-year-old GM Denis Lazavik pulled off the day's biggest upset to defeat GM Ian ...
chess.com/news/view/2026-esports-world-cup-group-stage-day-2
‘Viswanathan Anand the godfather’: Hikaru Nakamura says there’s Vishy, and then Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun, Nihal | Hindustan Times
hindustantimes.com/sports/others/viswanathan-anand-the-godfather-hikaru-nakamura-says-there-s-vishy-and-then-gukesh-praggnanandhaa-arjun-nihal-101786586810571.html
Magnus Carlsen is the star at Esports World Cup, but Indian challenge strong: American GM Hikaru Nakamura is capable of taking on the former world champion; ...
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/magnus-carlsen-star-esports-world-cup-indian-challenge-strong-10827031/
Sportstar Aug 07
Esports World Cup 2026: Arjun Erigaisi among four Indian Grandmasters in chess field
sportstar.thehindu.com/chess/esports-world-cup-2026-arjun-erigaisi-indian-grandmasters-chess/article71316272.ece
7-Game Win Streak Carries Firouzja Through Titled Tuesday: GM Alireza Firouzja took home Titled Tuesday on July 28, 2026. See how he did it.
chess.com/news/view/firouzja-wins-titled-tuesday-july-28-2026
Gukesh, Pragg headline as India announce team for 2026 Chess Olympiad: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi headline the Chess Olympiad Open section with ...
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/gukesh-pragg-headline-india-announce-team-chess-olympiad-10800868/
Arjun Is July's First Titled Tuesday Victor: By taking the July 7 tournament outright on 9.5/11, GM Arjun Erigaisi has broken into the Titled Tuesday ...
chess.com/news/view/arjun-wins-titled-tuesday-july-7-2026
Arjun Completes Big Week With 3 0 Thursday Victory: GM Arjun Erigaisi followed up his Titled Tuesday victory this week by winning the first 3 0 Thursday on July ...
chess.com/news/view/arjun-ohanyan-murzin-3-0-thursday-07-10-2026
Sportstar Jul 06
World champion Gukesh, Erigaisi headline field as Chennai Grand Masters returns for fourth edition
sportstar.thehindu.com/chess/chennai-grand-masters-2026-gukesh-arjun-erigaisi-masters-field-fide-circuit-candidates-qualification/article71188813.ece
The $1.5 Million Bet That Made a 19-Year-Old Indian India’s Highest-Paid Chess Player
financialexpress.com/sports/sports-insights/the-1-5-million-bet-that-made-a-19-year-old-indian-indias-highest-paid-chess-player/4283173/
What a finish in the game between Magnus Carlsen 🇳🇴 and Arjun Erigaisi 🇮🇳! 🔥
Magnus blundered twice in a row, and Arjun struck immediately! ⚡️#FIDERapidBlitzTeams #HongKong
Nihal Dethrones Firouzja With 15-Game Winning Streak: Nihal Sarin pulls off the impossible, dominating Alireza Firouzja with a 15-game win streak to claim the ...
chess.com/news/view/nihal-wins-2026-bullet-chess-championship
Divya Deshmukh teams up with Carlsen; Sindarov, Nihal in same team for GCL: The 4th edition of GCL will see Vishy Anand switch teams for the first time in league ...
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/divya-deshmukh-magnus-carlsen-javokhir-sindarov-nihal-sarin-gcl-10763255/
🏆🇺🇿 Mukhiddin Madaminov has won the UzChess Cup Masters 2026!
In a field packed with elite players, including Ian Nepomniachtchi, 🇺🇿 Nodirbek Abdusattorov ... Show more
Mukhiddin Madaminov triumphs in UzChess Cup Masters – International Chess Federation
Mukhiddin Madaminov triumphs in UzChess Cup Masters – International Chess Federation
Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin shine but India’s MGD1 fall short of defending World Rapid team title
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/mgd1-fall-short-dragon-chilling-rapid-team-championship-hong-kong-10748413/
UzChess Cup 2026: Arjun Erigaisi and Vidit Gujrathi battle to hard fought draw: A draw by mutual agreement saw them end the game on the 46th move ...
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/uzchess-cup-arjun-erigaisi-vidit-gujrathi-battle-hard-fought-draw-10733691/
Praggnanandhaa even more dangerous than Magnus Carlsen: Pravin Thipsay: Thipsay also said that Praggnanandhaa was currently the strongest Indian chess player at ...
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/praggnanandhaa-dangerous-magnus-carlsen-pravin-thipsay-norway-10728430/
The June #FIDERating lists are out!
Highlights 👇
🇳🇴 Magnus Carlsen continues his reign at the top.
🇺🇸 Fabiano Caruana gains 4 rating points and rises back to world ... Show more
FIDE June 2026 rating list published – International Chess Federation
FIDE June 2026 rating list published – International Chess Federation
Arjun Returns To Top 10 In June Rating List: June FIDE ratings: Arjun Erigaisi returns to the world top 10, Sindarov becomes Uzbek number-one ...
chess.com/news/view/arjun-returns-to-top-10-in-june-rating-list
✨ Introducing Team MGD1 | FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026
Team MGD1: Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin, Pranav V, Leon Luke Mendonça ... Show more
Buy tickets – FIDE World Team Rapid And Blitz Chess Championships 2026
Buy tickets – FIDE World Team Rapid And Blitz Chess Championships 2026
Carlsen Beats Erdogmus, Arjun To Win TePe Sigeman Chess: GM Magnus Carlsen has won the 2026 TePe Sigeman Chess Tournament after grinding out a trademark ...
chess.com/news/view/2026-tepe-sigeman-chess-tournament-round-7
Nakamura Sets Record, But Sarana Wins Titled Tuesday: Click to read how Alexey Sarana won his first Titled Tuesday of 2026!
chess.com/news/view/sarana-wins-titled-tuesday-may-19-2026
Nepomniachtchi Ends 20-Month Titled Tuesday Drought: Ian Nepomniachtchi won Titled Tuesday for the first time in over a year and a half on May 12, 2026 ...
chess.com/news/view/nepomniachtchi-wins-titled-tuesday-may-12-2026
Erdogmus, Arjun Grab 1st Wins To Join Leaders: Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus and Arjun Erigaisi picked up their 1st wins of TePe Sigeman Chess 2026 to join a five-way tie ...
chess.com/news/view/2026-tepe-sigeman-chess-tournament-round-3
How Arjun Erigaisi held Magnus Carlsen to a draw in world No 1's return to Classical chess
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It's Nihal Again In Titled Tuesday: Nihal Sarin won his second Titled Tuesday of the last six weeks on April 21, rejoining Sina Movahed atop the spring ...
chess.com/news/view/nihal-wins-titled-tuesday-april-21-2026
Who will win the FIDE Candidates and Women’s Candidates? ♟️
With the tournaments starting this month, some of the world’s elite players have already shared ... Show more
Buy tickets – FIDE World Team Rapid And Blitz Chess Championships 2026
Buy tickets – FIDE World Team Rapid And Blitz Chess Championships 2026
Terry Extends Record, Bok and Bortnyk Win 3 0 Thursday: Renato Terry won a 3 0 Thursday tournament for the third week in a row, setting a new record with nine ...
chess.com/news/view/3-0-thursday-bok-bortnyk-terry-3-12-2026
Fabiano Caruana on Gukesh’s form: ‘It’s concerning, but he’s still a top player regardless of few bad months’
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/fabiano-caruana-gukesh-form-concerning-top-player-regardless-chess-10564762/
Caruana Back Atop Titled Tuesday In Photo Finish: Fabiano Caruana won Titled Tuesday on February 17, 2026. See how he did it.
chess.com/news/view/caruana-wins-titled-tuesday-february-17-2026
‘A horror nightmare’: How Arjun Erigaisi’s ‘pawn war’ crushed Magnus Carlsen in a wild Freestyle World Championship upset
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/arjun-erigaisi-magnus-carlsen-freestyle-world-championship-10531187/
India’s top players are playing too much chess and missing out on originality: The recent results of D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi have left a ...
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/pravin-thipsay-gukesh-pragg-erigaisi-too-much-chess-originality-10509874/
Tata Steel Masters: Six wins in 52 games and 69 ratings points lost, how the event offered a reality check for Indian chess
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/tata-steel-masters-69-ratings-points-lost-indian-reality-check-10508019/
Indian GMs’ struggles at Wijk aan Zee: 3 wins in 33 games between Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, Aravindh Chitambaram
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/india-struggle-wijk-aan-zee-praggnanandhaa-arjun-erigaisi-gukesh-10504948/
Four pawns for a knight?! A wild game with imbalanced material!
◽️ 🇮🇳 Sandipan Chanda 0–1 Arjun Erigaisi 🇮🇳
Round 2 | FIDE World Rapid Championship 2025
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Chess guru RB Ramesh reveals differences between Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/chess-ramesh-differences-gukesh-praggnanandhaa-arjun-erigaisi-10503526/
Tata Steel Masters: Erigaisi Crashes To Another Defeat, Gukesh Beats Erdogmus: Playing with the black pieces, Gukesh secured another clinical victory to take his ...
deccanchronicle.com/sports/tata-steel-masters-erigaisi-crashes-to-another-defeat-gukesh-beats-erdogmus-1933477
India No. 1 Arjun Erigaisi overlooked again for Grand Chess Tour as Gukesh-Pragg lead the Indian charge in 2026
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/arjun-erigaisi-snub-grand-chess-tour-2026-gukesh-pragg-invited-10499094/
Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh Loses To Bluebaum, Arjun Draws Easy: World Cup winner Javokhir Sindarov played out a draw with sole leader and Uzbek compatriot ...
deccanchronicle.com/sports/tata-steel-masters-gukesh-loses-to-bluebaum-arjun-draws-easy-1933266
Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh slumps to another defeat against Giri: Gukesh faces another defeat at Tata Steel Masters, while Indian players struggle in the ...
thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/tata-steel-masters-gukesh-slumps-to-another-defeat-against-giri/article70551800.ece
Sportstar Jan 22
Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh joint-second, Erigaisi suffers defeat in fifth round: D. Gukesh secures his first win at Tata Steel Masters, while Arjun Erigaisi ...
sportstar.thehindu.com/chess/tata-steel-masters-2026-fifth-round-results-gukesh-wins-arjun-erigaisi-loses-leaderboard-standings/article70536568.ece
Tata Steel Chess: Arjun Erigaisi loses to Vladimir Fedoseev; Pragg’s wait for win continues
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/arjun-erigaisi-loss-fedoseev-gukesh-win-tata-steel-chess-2026-wijk-10487700/
Sindarov Denies Gukesh As Niemann, Keymer, Arjun Pounce On Blunders: World Cup winner GM Javokhir Sindarov pulled off a 78-move great escape against World ...
chess.com/news/view/2026-tata-steel-chess-round-1
Sportstar Jan 21
Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh vs Praggnanandhaa ends in a draw, Erigaisi joint-second after fourth round
sportstar.thehindu.com/chess/tata-steel-masters-2026-fourth-round-results-gukesh-vs-praggnanandhaa-draw-arjun-erigaisi-leaderboard-standings/article70532601.ece
Four rounds, no wins: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa’s search for victory at Tata Steel Chess continues
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/gukesh-praggnanandhaas-search-for-win-at-tata-steel-continues-10485542/
India’s Arjun Erigaisi delivered a stunning upset by defeating world No.1 Magnus Carlsen in a high-pressure blitz game after a rare queen blunder ... Show more
Sportstar Jan 20
Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh plays draw against Arjun, Praggnanandhaa opens account in third round
sportstar.thehindu.com/chess/tata-steel-masters-third-round-results-gukesh-vs-arjun-draw-praggnanandhaa-update-leaderboard-standings/article70527917.ece
Wesley So Leads With Remarkable Comeback, Yip Leads Women's: GM Wesley So leads at the halfway point of 2026 Tata Steel Chess India Open Blitz with seven ...
chess.com/news/view/2026-tata-steel-chess-india-blitz-day-1
Who can be India’s next Viswanathan Anand? India’s golden age of chess explained: Is it Gukesh, Pragg, or Arjun Erigaisi? Explore how India transitioned from one ...
financialexpress.com/sports/who-can-be-indias-next-viswanathan-anand-indias-golden-age-of-chess-explained/4104521/
World Blitz Championship: Arjun Erigaisi Loses To Uzbek GM In Semis, Settles For Bronze
sports.ndtv.com/chess/world-blitz-championship-arjun-erigaisi-loses-to-uzbek-gm-in-semis-settles-for-bronze-10108847
Tata Steel Chess India: American double delight as Carissa Yip and Wesley So win Blitz titles while Arjun Erigaisi fades
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/tata-steel-chess-india-carissa-yip-wesley-so-arjun-erigaisi-fade-10468091/
The impact of the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships is written all over the blitz #FIDERating lists ♟️
The biggest gains at the top came from 🇮🇳 Arjun Erigaisi ... Show more
FIDE Ratings Database. Rankings and Search.
FIDE Ratings Database. Rankings and Search.
FIDE World Rapid Championship
🥇 Magnus Carlsen 🇳🇴
🥈 Vladislav Artemiev
🥉 Arjun Erigaisi 🇮🇳
FIDE Women’s World Rapid Championship
🥇 Aleksandra Goryachkina
🥈 ... Show more
How Arjun Erigaisi hoodwinked Viswanathan Anand and Wei Yi at Blitz event of the 2026 Tata Steel Chess
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/arjun-erigaisi-viswanathan-anand-wei-yi-rapid-tata-steel-chess-10466527/
Sportstar Jan 10
Nihal Sarin claims open rapid title in Tata Steel Chess India 2026; Viswanathan Anand finishes second
sportstar.thehindu.com/chess/tata-steel-chess-2026-report-nihal-sarin-rapid-title-win-viswanathan-anand-final-standings/article70490883.ece
PM Modi congratulates Arjun Erigaisi, Koneru Humpy on World Rapid Chess bronze: Arjun Erigaisi finished third in the Open section with 9.5 points ...
financialexpress.com/sports/pm-modi-congratulates-arjun-erigaisi-koneru-humpy-on-world-rapid-chess-bronze/4091396/
Sportstar Jan 09
Tata Steel Chess India 2026: Anand bounces back after Erigaisi loss, shares lead with Sarin
sportstar.thehindu.com/chess/tata-steel-chess-2026-report-viswanathan-anand-arjun-erigaisi-six-rounds-standings-news/article70487263.ece
The streetfighter named Arjun Erigaisi | Hindustan Times: Arjun Erigaisi wins bronze at World Rapid and Blitz Championships, becoming a top contender in chess ...
hindustantimes.com/sports/others/the-streetfighter-named-arjun-erigaisi-101767284650897.html
December belonged to the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships — and the rapid ratings and rankings reflect it.♟️🔥
The biggest gains at the top came from 🇮🇳 ... Show more
FIDE Ratings Database. Rankings and Search.
FIDE Ratings Database. Rankings and Search.
Arjun, Vachier-Lagrave, Caruana Lead As Carlsen Falters; Roebers Take Sole Lead: GMs Arjun Erigaisi, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, and Fabiano Caruana lead the 2025 ...
chess.com/news/view/2025-fide-world-blitz-chess-championship-day-1
Top Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi demonstrated strong endgame technique and quick calculation to stun reigning champion Magnus Carlsen and renowned ... Show more
Top Indian Grandmaster #ArjunErigaisi demonstrated strong endgame technique and quick calculation to stun #MagnusCarlsen and emerge joint leader, with the Norwegian world No ... Show more
World Blitz Championships: Arjun Erigaisi ends year with bittersweet bronze, Magnus Carlsen makes a comeback for ages to win title
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/world-blitz-championships-arjun-erigaisi-bittersweet-bronze-magnus-carlsen-comeback-10447338/
