Arjun Erigaisi becomes second Indian to achieve 2800 ELO rating in chess

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Category : Sports Published on: December 03 2024

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21-year-old Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the second Indian in history to reach the coveted 2800 Elo rating in classical chess.
He has joined the great Viswanathan Anand in this exclusive club.
Erigaisi is also currently ranked number four in the world.
Arjun Erigaisi has become the 16th player in history to break the 2800 Elo barrier in classical chess ratings.

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Arjun Erigaisi becomes second Indian to achieve 2800 ELO rating in chess