Gukesh D. Dethrones Erigaisi, Becomes India's No. 1

Explained: How D Gukesh surpassed Arjun Erigaisi to become India's new No 1 in FIDE rankings
D Gukesh bettered Arjun Erigaisi in the updated FIDE rankings to become the No 1 Indian chess player at the moment. Gukesh has secured two wins and three draws in the Tata Steel Chess tournament so far.
How world chess champion D Gukesh pipped Arjun Erigaisi to become new India No. 1
At the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025, India's D Gukesh has excelled, remaining unbeaten and overtaking Arjun Erigaisi to become the new India No. 1. Gukesh's strong performances contrast with Erigaisi's struggles,
D Gukesh Becomes Highest-Ranked Indian At 4th In Latest FIDE Rankings, Displaces Arjun Erigaisi
Continuing his rapid rise, world champion D Gukesh dethroned compatriot Arjun Erigiasi to become the highest-ranked Indian chess player, at fourth, in the latest FIDE rankings on Thursday. Gukesh, 18,
D Gukesh becomes India’s No. 1 chess player, surpassing Arjun Erigaisi
D Gukesh, the 18 year old chess player has become India’s No. 1 chess player and replaced compatriot Arjun Erigaisi, after claiming the fourth spot in the latest FIDE rankings released on Thursday.
Tata Steel Chess 2025: R Praggnanandhaa stays on top; D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi fight to gritty draws
Round 6 of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 saw Indian players making significant strides. Arjun Erigaisi drew with top-seeded Fabiano Caruana, while Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh also held their ground against strong opponents.
Arjun Erigaisi keeps alive Indian Bull run in Chess by beating Magnus Carlsen
Indians continue to make waves in world chess. After a fabulous 2024 for players from the country, Arjun Erigaisi began the new year on a rousing note, by winning the Titled Tuesday event. It’s an online competition played in the blitz format. Among the participants were World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, No. 2 Fabiano Caruana and No. 3 Hikaru Nakamura.
D Gukesh to step down as world chess champion? World No. 3 urges Indian GM, Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi to boycott FIDE
World No. 3 Hikaru Nakamura has urged the world's top chess players like D Gukesh to boycott FIDE, which could put his world championship title under doubt.
Milestone ALERT! Gukesh becomes World No. 4, displacing Arjun Erigaisi as highest-ranked Indian chess player
Continuing his meteoric rise in the world of chess, reigning world champion D Gukesh has overtaken compatriot Arjun Erigaisi to become the highest-ranked Indian player in the latest FIDE rankings, securing the fourth spot globally.
D Gukesh dethrones Arjun Erigiasi to become India's new No.1 in latest world chess rankings
D Gukesh became the new India's no.1 chess player when he moved to fourth in the latest FIDE rankings, released on Thursday. Gukesh dethroned Arjun Erigiasi.
D Gukesh becomes new India No. 1, overtakes Arjun Erigaisi; R Praggnanandhaa pips Viswanathan Anand to third position
With his win against Vincent Keymer, D Gukesh became the new India No. 1 in chess, overtaking Arjun Erigaisi in the live ratings.
Arjun Erigaisi’s slump from top continues as the world no.5 loses lower ranked Dutch Max Warmerdam at Tata Chess Masters
Arjun Erigaisi is yet to win a single game at the Tata Steel Masters. The Indian lost four and drew three games and will face ...
Arjun Erigaisi loses to World No 82 Max Warmerdam as India No 1’s free fall continues
Arjun Erigaisi is going through the worst slump of his career, not getting a single win in seven games. The Indian has now ...
Magnus Carlsen speaks on Arjun Erigaisi's worrying form at Tata Steel Chess: 'We shouldn't read much into it'
Magnus Carlsen said that Arjun Erigaisi’s inconsistencies at the ongoing Tata Steel Chess tournament is not something to ...
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D Gukesh Reclaims India No. 1 at Tata Steel Chess, Surpassing Arjun Erigaisi with Thrilling Win Over Vincent Keymer
In a historic moment for Indian chess, 18-year-old D Gukesh has become the new India No. 1, overtaking Arjun Erigaisi in the ...
Arjun Erigaisi stays winless at Tata Steel after blunders vs Fedoseev
The defeat against Fedoseev means Arjun Erigaisi has not won a single game at the prestigious Tata Steel chess event since ...