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India's Arjun Erigaisi defeats Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana to win online chess event


Published on 2025-01-15 09:45:27 - MSN
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  • According to the report, in round seven, Arjun Erigaisi lost only one match to American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura.

Arjun Erigaisi, an Indian chess grandmaster, clinched victory at the 2024 Duet Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship held online, defeating world-renowned players Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana. This event, which took place from May 9 to May 12, 2024, saw Erigaisi outperform 15 other top-tier chess players. His triumph included a notable win against Carlsen in the Rapid section, where he scored 10.5 points, and a decisive victory over Caruana in the Blitz section, amassing 11.5 points. This achievement not only highlights Erigaisi's rising prowess in the chess world but also marks a significant moment for Indian chess on the global stage.

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