Chess India has a new No 1 as Arjun Erigaisi climbs to No 9 in the world

Chess India has a new No 1 as Arjun Erigaisi climbs to No 9 in the world

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Category : Sports Published on: April 08 2024

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  • India's 21 year old young chess player Arjun Erigasi has become India's number one chess player.
  • Arjun Erigaysi is at number 9 in the world ranking list of the International Chess Federation.
  • After which Arjun Erigasi has become the new number 1 chess player of the country, leaving behind Vishwanathan Anand.
  • Arjun has also appeared in the top 10 of the FIDE rating list for the first time.
  • Seasoned chess ace Vishwanathan Anand is far behind Erigaysi, demonstrating his enduring ability in the game and securing the second position among Indian players with a rating of 2751.
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