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Arjun Erigaisi triumphs in ‘Titled Tuesday’, defeating world’s chess elites
In the tournament attended by more than 900 players, Erigaisi lost only one match to the world's number three, Hikaru Nakamura.
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Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi / Image - Instagram/ Arjun_erigaisi
Indian chess prodigy and current national number one, Grandmaster (GM) Arjun Erigaisi, delivered a stunning performance in the Titled Tuesday online chess tournament hosted by Chess.com. The 21-year-old achieved a remarkable score of 10 out of 11 points, securing first place in a field of over 900 competitors, including some of the world's top-ranked players.
Congratulations to GM Arjun Erigaisi on winning the Early Titled Tuesday with 10/11!@ArjunErigaisi defeated Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana in the event! pic.twitter.com/jyAEeb2PPB
— Chess.com - India (@chesscom_in) January 14, 2025
Erigaisi’s journey to victory was highlighted by wins over chess legends, including World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, World No. 2 Fabiano Caruana, and former World Championship challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi.
Despite a solitary loss to World No. 3 Hikaru Nakamura, Erigaisi's consistent performance ensured his second Titled Tuesday triumph, following his maiden victory in November 2023.
This victory comes after Erigaisi joined an elite group of players to cross the coveted 2800 rating threshold in 2024, a feat accomplished by only 16 grandmasters in chess history. However, the young champion remains grounded, emphasizing personal growth and the satisfaction of strong performances over numerical achievements.
His victory underscores India's growing prominence on the global chess stage, with Erigaisi leading the charge. The tournament win further cements his reputation as a rising star in international chess.
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