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Chennai Grand Masters Chess: Arjun Erigaisi Goes On Top, Pranav V Stays Perfect In Challengers

India's Pranav V. maintained his perfect start in the Chennai Grand Masters 2024 by registering his fourth win in as many games against Vaishali R on Friday even as Arjun Erigaisi grabbed the lead in the Masters section, defeating Amin Tabatabaei in a clash of the leaders. Coming into the match on the back of a perfect start, Pranav sacrificed his Queen early, taking away Vaishali's corresponding piece in a bold play. With the field levelled, the pair exchanged heavy blows across the board before Pranav, playing with black pieces, forced his opponent into a corner and claimed the win.

Chennai Grand Masters Chess: Levon Aronian Closes In On Arjun Erigaisi; Rameshbabu Vaishali Holds Dronavalli Harika to Draw

Grandmaster Levon Aronian of the United States registered a resounding victory over GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France to close the gap on table-topper GM Arjun Erigaisi, who was held to a draw by Iranian GM Parham Maghsoodloo, after the fifth round of the Chennai Grand Masters 2024 in Chennai on Saturday. Meanwhile, in the Challengers category, the all-women clash between Dronavalli Harika and Vaishali Rameshbabu - a first for Chess Grand Masters - ended in a stalemate, with the two players cancelling each other out tactically.

Chennai Grand Masters Chess: Arjun Erigaisi Goes On Top, Pranav V Stays Perfect In Challengers

India's Pranav V. maintained his perfect start in the Chennai Grand Masters 2024 by registering his fourth win in as many games against Vaishali R on Friday even as Arjun Erigaisi grabbed the lead in the Masters section, defeating Amin Tabatabaei in a clash of the leaders. Coming into the match on the back of a perfect start, Pranav sacrificed his Queen early, taking away Vaishali's corresponding piece in a bold play. With the field levelled, the pair exchanged heavy blows across the board before Pranav, playing with black pieces, forced his opponent into a corner and claimed the win.

Chennai Grand Masters: Top Ranked Arjun Erigaisi To Face Vidit Gujarathi In Opening Round

World No. 4 Indian chess grandmaster and top seed Arjun Erigaisi will open his Chennai Grand Masters campaign against compatriot Vidit Gujarathi, starting in Chennai on Tuesday. Erigaisi will play for the first time in India after crossing the historic 2800 ELO ranking mark when he takes the board. The eight-player strong classical event will see Aravindh Chithambaram take on Iranian Amin Tabatabaei, Vachier-Lagrave Maxime will face Maghsoodloo Parham and American Grandmaster Levon Aronian will play Alexey Sarana in the opening round.

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Chennai Grand Masters: Top Ranked Arjun Erigaisi To Face Vidit Gujarathi In Opening Round

World No. 4 Indian chess grandmaster and top seed Arjun Erigaisi will open his Chennai Grand Masters campaign against compatriot Vidit Gujarathi, starting in Chennai on Tuesday. Erigaisi will play for the first time in India after crossing the historic 2800 ELO ranking mark when he takes the board. The eight-player strong classical event will see Aravindh Chithambaram take on Iranian Amin Tabatabaei, Vachier-Lagrave Maxime will face Maghsoodloo Parham and American Grandmaster Levon Aronian will play Alexey Sarana in the opening round.

Anish Sarkar, 3-Year-Old From Bengal, Becomes Youngest-Ever FIDE-Rated Chess Player

Anish Sarkar, became the youngest-ever FIDE-rated player, after an impressive Elo rating of 1555 on Friday. At just three years, eight months, and 19 days old, he has claimed the title of the youngest FIDE-rated chess player. Anish debuted at the 1st All Bengal Rapid Rating Open 2024, where he scored an impressive 5 points from 11 games. Just weeks later, Anish had the incredible opportunity to play against Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, India's top player and world-ranked No. 4, during a rapid rating tournament.

Little Master Of The Board: Kolkata's Anish Sarkar Becomes Youngest Rated Chess Prodigy At 3 Years

While most children of his age are absorbed in cartoons like Peppa Pig or Chhota Bheem, or simply playing with toys, young Anish Sarkar found his fascination in the quiet strategy of chess pieces, sparking a journey few could fathom. At just three years, eight months, and 19 days, the kid from Kaikhali in north Kolkata on Friday became the youngest rated chess player in history. Born on January 26, 2021, Anish made his debut in competitive chess with the West Bengal state Under-9 Open in October, securing an impressive 5.5 out of 8 points and finishing 24th overall defeating two rated players -- Arav Chatterjee and Ahilaan Baishya.

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Chennai Grand Masters Chess: Arjun Erigaisi Goes On Top, Pranav V Stays Perfect In Challengers

Chennai Grand Masters Chess: Levon Aronian Closes In On Arjun Erigaisi; Rameshbabu Vaishali Holds Dronavalli Harika to Draw

Chennai Grand Masters Chess: Arjun Erigaisi Goes On Top, Pranav V Stays Perfect In Challengers

Chennai Grand Masters: Top Ranked Arjun Erigaisi To Face Vidit Gujarathi In Opening Round

IN FOCUS: From recreational players to grandmasters – the chess boom in Singapore

Chennai Grand Masters: Top Ranked Arjun Erigaisi To Face Vidit Gujarathi In Opening Round

Anish Sarkar, 3-Year-Old From Bengal, Becomes Youngest-Ever FIDE-Rated Chess Player

Little Master Of The Board: Kolkata's Anish Sarkar Becomes Youngest Rated Chess Prodigy At 3 Years