D Gukesh (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: Arjun Erigaisi held steady at the fourth while newest Classical World Champion D Gukesh got the fifith spot in the latest latest FIDE rankings for 2025 released on Wednesday. Erigaisi (2801), the second Indian player after Viswanathan Anand to reach a 2800 rating, is just behind American Hikaru…
Arjun Erigaisi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s top-ranked chess star Arjun Erigaisi has issued a public plea to expedite the return of his passport ahead of the prestigious World Rapid & Blitz Championships, set to take place in New York City from December 26-31. Erigaisi, currently ranked number one in India for rapid chess, took…
PM Modi with R Praggnanandhaa (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa expressed his elation following the team’s gold medal win at the 45th Chess Olympiad.Reflecting on the achievement, he stated, “Our goal in the Olympiad was to win the gold. This is a historic achievement. We are all very happy with the…
(Photo Courtesy: Vidit Gujrathi X handle) NEW DELHI: Fresh from his exploits in India’s first-ever title-winning campaign at the Chess Olympiad, Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi has decided against defending his crown at the 10th Vugar Gashimov Memorial Chess Super Tournament in Azerbaijan for an audience with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.Gujrathi had won the Azerbaijan…
