The Latest Breaking News from Arjun Erigaisi

Magnus Carlsen achieves a 'double'

KOLKATA: The City of Joy is turning out to be a happy hunting ground for Magnus Carlsen.

The Times of India · Nov 18, 2024

India Open Chess: Magnus Carlsen leads despite going down to Arjun Erigaisi

KOLKATA: World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen suffered his first defeat in the Tata Steel India Open Rapid and Blitz tournament here on Saturday, but that could not deny him from finishing on top of the points table after Day One of the blitz meet.

The Times of India · Nov 17, 2024

Magnus Carlsen takes sole lead in Tata Steel India Chess tournament

NEW DELHI: World's top-ranked player Magnus Carlsen delivered an outstanding display, winning against S L Narayanan, Wesley So and Arjun Erigaisi, to claim the sole leadership position at the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid tournament in Kolkata on Thursday.

The Times of India · Nov 14, 2024

Arjun Erigaisi takes Iran's Amin in stride to take sole lead in Chennai Grandmasters chess meet

NAGPUR: Arjun Erigaisi did what he does best — go for the kill and get the desired result. In the fourth round of the Chennai Grandmasters Chess tournament, India's new world No. 2 launched an aggressive kingside attack to take Iran's Amin Tabatabaei in stride and jump to sole lead…

The Times of India · Nov 9, 2024

Chennai Grandmasters Chess: Iranian masters hold sway on Day 2

Among Indians, Arjun, Aravindh earn draws, Vidit suffers second defeat

The Times of India · Nov 7, 2024

I have learnt to detach myself from results: Arjun Erigaisi

After breaking 2800 barrier, star player says he won't be destroyed if he doesn't make next candidates

The Times of India · Nov 5, 2024

Kolkata: 3-year-old Anish Sarkar becomes youngest chess player in history

At just three years, eight months and 19 days, the kid from Kaikhali in north Kolkata on Friday became the youngest rated chess player in history. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 2, 2024

Kolkata's Anish Sarkar becomes youngest rated chess prodigy at 3 years

KOLKATA: While most children of his age are absorbed in cartoons like Peppa Pig or Chhota Bheem, or simply playing with toys, young Anish Sarkar found his fascination in the quiet strategy of chess pieces, sparking a journey few could fathom.

The Times of India · Nov 1, 2024

Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and the chess elite now playing in London

Eight of the world top 12 are competing in the Global Chess League at Friends House, Euston, from 3-12 October, with spectator tickets bookable online

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2024

Chess: India win double gold as new generation dominates at Olympiad

India won the Open and Women’s Olympiads in Budapest, while for the first time in history no European team reached the podium in either event

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2024