Arjun Erigaisi, World Rapid Chess Championship

Arjun tied fifth after first day of World Rapid Chess Championship in New York
Arjun Erigaisi shines in World Rapid Chess Championship, tied fifth; Magnus Carlsen struggles; Sadhwani impresses by defeating Firouzja.
Arjun Erigaisi faces daunting challenge at World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi faces tough competition at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship, aiming to stay in contention for the 2026 Candidates' Tournament. Top players like Magnus Carlsen,
Arjun Erigaisi receives US Visa for World Rapid and Blitz Championships
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi breathed a sigh of relief after receiving his US visa to compete in the upcoming World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York, beginning December 26.
Arjun Erigaisi six points behind leader Fabiano Caruana in FIDE Circuit standings ahead of World Rapid and Blitz Championships
Arjun Erigaisi is six points behind America’s Fabio Caruana in the FIDE Circuit standings. The FIDE Circuit is one pathway to qualifying for the 2026 Candidates tournament.
New York here I come: Arjun Erigaisi gets US visa clearance ahead of championship
Arjun Erigaisi secures US visa clearance just in time for the World Rapid and Blitz Championship in New York. The chess prodigy’s determination and community support spotlight his journey to represent India on the global stage.
Arjun Erigaisi gets US visa after anxious wait, flies for World Rapid and Blitz on Monday night
Arjun Erigaisi confirmed the development to The Indian Express in a text message on Monday. Arjun added that he will be flying to New York later on Monday night.
World Championships Rapid and Blitz: Erigaisi looks to qualify for Candidates
Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi will have to tackle obstacles to retain his chances of becoming the first Indian to enter the 2026 ...
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World Rapid & Blitz Championship 2024 Preview: Arjun eyes Candidates 2026 spot in New York
Arjun Erigaisi faces tough competition in World Rapid and Blitz chess tournament to secure a spot in 2026 Candidates.
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2024: Carlsen struggles on first day; Arjun, Raunak, Harika top Indian performers
The first day of the World Championship in the shorter versions of chess saw five rounds of rapid chess and teenagers shine ...
World rapid & blitz: Arjun Erigaisi’s narrow path to the Candidates
World champion Gukesh celebrates as Arjun Erigaisi aims to challenge him in 2026, competing in the $1.5M World rapid and ...
Anand Mahindra to the rescue as Chess grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi clears US visa hurdle
“If we don’t support our champions, who will?” said Anand Mahindra as he helped Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi cross the ...
D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi lead the way as the golden generation of Indian chess finally comes of age in 2024
D Gukesh’s triumph in the recently-concluded FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore was the standout moment in what what ...
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Chess: Arjun tied fifth after first day of World Rapid in NY
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi opened his campaign with four wins and a solitary loss in the World Rapid Chess Championship to be tied fifth even as defending champion Magnus Carlsen endured a ...
Arjun Erigaisi issues desperate plea to US Embassy for visa delay
With the World Rapid and Blitz Championship coming up in New York in six days, Arjun Erigaisi has issued a desperate plea on ...