Arjun Erigaisi
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PM Modi congratulates Arjun Erigaisi after his historic bronze medal win
Other Sports | Dec 29, 2025, 04:23 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi took to X and congratulated Arjun Erigaisi for his bronze medal win at the FIDE World Rapid Championship in Doha. He became the first male chess player to end up with a podium finish at a World Rapid Championship since five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand.
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Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi hits out at British Airways, shares his 'worst experience'
Other Sports | Jul 14, 2025, 02:45 PM ISTArjun Erigaisi has slammed British Airways for the delay in baggage for more than 48 hours. He has also alleged that the airline's employees are rude and isn't pleased one bit with the way British Airways has treated him during this period.
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R Praggnanandhaa surpasses D Gukesh in live rankings, breaks into world top 5
Other Sports | Jun 21, 2025, 01:11 PM ISTGM Praggnanandhaa overtakes World Champion Gukesh in live rankings, now ranked world No. 5 with 2777.2. Arjun Erigaisi remains India’s top player at No. 4. Gukesh slipped to number six with 2776.6 points to his name.
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Arjun Erigaisi becomes second Indian to cross 2800 ELO rating after Viswanathan Anand
Other Sports | Dec 01, 2024, 11:09 PM ISTArjun Erigaisi has become the youngest Indian to cross the coveted 2800 ELO rating. He is the 16th player overall to breach the elusive mark. Arjun achieved the feat after beating Russia’s Dmitry Andreikin in the fifth round of the European Chess Club Cup 2024.
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Arjun Erigaisi joins Vishwanathan Anand in elite list with win over Dmitry Andreikin
Cricket | Oct 25, 2024, 12:38 PM ISTArjun Erigaisi has continued to take the chess fraternity by storm with his performances. He has scripted history to join the legendary Indian Vishwanathan Anand in the elite list with his win over Grand Master Dmitry Andreikin.