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If I ask you to name the current India number 1 in chess who is also world number 4 who would you say that person is? Chances are you’re going to say Vishwanathan Anand or, if you’ve followed the news, you’d say that Tamilian kid who beat Magnus…Praggnanandha or at max, you’d say Gukesh the world champion challenger! These would be excellent guesses but unfortunately, you’d be wrong. The current India no. 1 and World no. 4 is GM Arjun Erigaisi. Arjun is not a household name like the ones I mentioned above, but he will soon be just that. Read on to know why. Arjun is 20 years old and hails from Warangal a town 2 hours drive from the Telangana capital city of Hyderabad. He does not come from a state which supports chess like its neighbour Tamil Nadu yet is in this position through his sheer will and the support of his family, coaches and team. Having obtained the title of a GM at the age of 14 thereafter Arjun immediately turned pro. After multiple years of struggle, Arjun reached a current rating of 2778 which is the second-highest rating ever achieved in chess after Anand. The reason I mentioned that Arjun is going to be a household name very soon is because of what he's achieved in the last 6 years, especially in the last 6 months. To explain what he's done in the last 6 months I'll need to give a brief background of how chess functions at the top. At the top of this sport are players like Magnus, Hikaru, Caruana, Anand, Pragg, Gukesh, Noderbek, Vidit and more. Now there are 2 types of tournaments in chess 1. Open 2. Invitational. Open tournaments are where anyone can participate as long as they fit the criteria as decided by the organisers. Now in the invitationals only invited players can participate. The top players only play when they are invited. This is because invitations come with conditions such as a good appearance fee and a very high prize money. The open tournaments are not able to provide this and thus top players avoid playing them. There is another risk in an open tournament for top players and that is they can lose their rating very rapidly. The rating of a chess player is calculated based on many factors such as win/loss/draw, black/white, opponent rating and so on. Now in an open tournament since anybody is welcome to participate the top players end up getting paired with lower-rated players. Even a draw against a lower-rated player means a major loss in rating points for the top players and a loss means a major downfall in rating. A win on the other hand doesn't give much gains for the top player. On the other hand, the lower-rated player with a draw gains a lot of rating from the top players. Thus an open event has a lot of downside and very little upside for the top players. This is the reason they avoid the open tournaments and wait for invitations. Since India is on a chess boom and there are many top players from India there are only so many Indians who are going to get invited and Arjun missed out.

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👉 D. Gukesh's Victory in Game 3 of the World Chess Championship On November 27, 2024, D. Gukesh, the youngest World Championship challenger from India, made headlines by defeating reigning champion Ding Liren in Game 3 of the FIDE World Chess Championship held in Singapore. This victory marked a significant moment for Indian chess, as it ended a decade-long wait for an Indian player to win a game in a World Championship match since Viswanathan Anand defeated Magnus Carlsen in 2014. 👉 Match Highlights Game Overview: Gukesh played with the white pieces and showcased aggressive tactics that pressured Ding throughout the match. He successfully avenged his earlier loss to Ding in Game 1 and leveled the overall score to 1.5-1.5 after three rounds. Game Details: The game concluded after 37 moves, with Gukesh executing a strategic plan that forced Ding into time trouble, ultimately leading to his defeat. Performance: Gukesh expressed satisfaction with his performance, stating he felt confident and was able to outmaneuver his opponent effectively. 👉 Context and Importance This victory is particularly noteworthy as it highlights Gukesh's resilience and skill at just 18 years old. His ability to bounce back after losing the first game and drawing the second demonstrates his potential as a future champion. The match is part of a larger series consisting of 14 games, where the first player to reach 7.5 points will be declared the champion. 👉 Reactions and Future Matches Following this match, both players will have a rest day before continuing with Game 4 on November 29, 2024. The chess community is eager to see how Ding will respond after suffering his first loss in this championship. Gukesh's win not only revitalizes his chances in the championship but also serves as an inspiration for aspiring chess players in India and around the world. His journey reflects the growing prominence of Indian chess on the global stage. What do you think this victory means for D. Gukesh's future in chess and Indian chess as a whole? #SportsPossible #DGukesh #WorldChessChampionship #ChessVictory #IndianChess #FIDEChampionship #ChessCommunity #Inspiration #ChessHistory #EndOfDro

Unstoppable: How Team India Conquered 193 Nations in Chess with Time-Bending Performance!" What happens when the brilliance of an entire nation takes on 193 countries in the world's most strategic game? You witness time travel in action as Team India in chess rewrites history! In an 11-round tournament, it’s survival of the fittest. The higher you rise, the stronger your opponents. You start against lower-seeded teams in the early rounds, but soon, you're up against the world's best. Round after round, Team India conquered every challenge, as the numbers dropped: Round 1: 190 teams fall to 95. Round 2: 95 becomes 43. Round 3: 40 whittles down to 21. And by Round 6, the toughest competition stood in their path. Yet, India didn’t just rise—they dominated, securing 21 out of 22 points. Out of 44 games played, they lost only ONE match! At one point, the question wasn’t who could beat them, but how could anyone—unless you assembled a team from another planet or combined players from every other nation. Remember when Michael Phelps seemed to defy time with his eight Olympic gold medals in 2008? This was India’s Phelps moment in chess, winning two team gold and four individual gold medals. A historic feat, a statement to the world—we’ve arrived, and the chess world may never be the same again. What is Team India's motivating factor? After winning bronze in 2022, they were not too happy as they missed gold by just one point. The slogan for the 2024 Olympiad was ' We will go hungry for gold to Hungary.' Watch 30 minutes of Gukesh's interview (gold medalist of the first board, which is the most challenging position for the team). Link: https://lnkd.in/dqnJiqtS After watching the interview, I promise you will not be the same person but wholly transformed and inspired. Can you believe one person who played ten Olympiads (20 Years) to convert dreams into reality? The player gave importance to playing team events rather than pursuing personal excellence. I will share a story of patience soon. Bravo, Team India! #geniusgrowth #careertransformation

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We are witnessing a GOAT moment for Indian Chess! India has shattered records by dominating the 45th Chess Olympiad 2024 with Gold in both the Open and Women's Chess Olympiad. This olympiad was a series of Crazy matches such as Gukesh vs Wei Yi, and Fabiano Caruana. For the past 4 months, instead of scrolling through my Insta feed at night, I switched that time to playing chess. I can see a noticeable change in my thinking, constantly looking out for possibilities. What I love most is that chess, much like life, teaches you to make the best move with your current resources and position. No point cribbing, just strategize and act. Indian chess is thriving! Excited for Gukesh Vs Ding Liren Keep making those winning moves. #IndianChess #ChessOlympiad2024 #GOATMoment #GoldenEra #ChessChampions #GameOfChess #MindsetMatters #StrategicThinking #InnovateAndOptimize #Motivation

Team India (Open) secures victory in Round 8 of the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad Budapest 2024! Team India (Open) defeated Team Iran with a score of 3.5 - 0.5. Check out the board results below to see how our top players performed! 🇮🇳♟️ #ChessOlympiad #WarriorChessAcademy #Chess #BoardResults

Team India (Open) secures victory in Round 5 of the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad Budapest 2024! Team India (Open) defeated Team Azerbaijan with a score of 3 - 1. Check out the board results below to see how our top players performed! 🇮🇳♟️ #ChessOlympiad #WarriorChessAcademy #Chess #BoardResults

Team India (Open) secures victory in Round 4 of the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad Budapest 2024! Team India (Open) defeated Team Serbia with a score of 3.5 - 0.5. Check out the board results below to see how our top players performed! 🇮🇳♟️ #ChessOlympiad #WarriorChessAcademy #Chess #BoardResults