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World Chess Championship 2024 Game 13 Live Updates: Gukesh and Ding Liren back on board after final rest day
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World Chess Championship 2024 Game 13 Live Updates: Gukesh and Ding Liren back on board after final rest day

World Chess Championship: Gukesh vs Ding Liren battle breaking viewership records on online streaming, other content World Chess Championship: With the warriors in the middle belonging to the two most populous nations in the world, interest in the Gukesh vs Ding battle is at an all-time high. (FIDE via Eng Chin An) Gukesh, an 18-year-old Indian chess player, is currently playing against Ding Liren for the World Chess Championship. Hikaru Nakamura, a renowned chess grandmaster, is streaming his analysis of the ongoing match, providing insights and commentary on the games. Nakamura is particularly interested in this match as he himself was a contender for the championship but missed out on the final spot. (Read more from Amit Kamath)Source link
Arjun Erigaisi becomes second Indian to achieve 2800 ELO rating in chess – Times of India
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Arjun Erigaisi becomes second Indian to achieve 2800 ELO rating in chess – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The 21-year-old Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the second Indian in history to reach the prestigious 2800 Elo rating in classical chess. He joins the legendary Viswanathan Anand in this exclusive club. Erigaisi also currently holds the world number four ranking.Erigaisi has had an exceptional year, highlighted by his outstanding performance at the Chess Olympiad. He secured both individual and team gold medals, contributing significantly to India's historic win."Arjun Erigaisi has become the 16th player in history to break the 2800 Elo barrier in classical chess ratings!" The International Chess Federation (FIDE) celebrated Erigaisi's achievement on 'X'."ArjunErigaisi joins five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand as the second Indian to ac...