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Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi Becomes 2nd Indian To Breach 2800 ELO Rating Barrier

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi on Sunday became the second Indian after legendary Viswanathan Anand and 16th worldwide to reach the gold-standard ELO rating of 2800, while also occupying the fourth spot in the latest rankings. The 21-year-old has been in sensational form this year, having won an individual gold as well as team title in India's recent historic performance in the Chess Olympiad. "Arjun Erigaisi has become the 16th player in history to break the 2800 Elo barrier in classical chess ratings!" the world governing body of the sport FIDE said on 'X'.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans spot 'insane' detail as Pete Wicks says 'I'm sorry' in front of 'livid' co-stars

Strictly Come Dancing fans claim to have spotted an 'insane' detail when it comes to Pete Wicks as he was left syaing "I'm sorry" following his latest live performance in the ballroom.

World Chess Championship: D Gukesh, Ding Liren Draw Fourth Round Game; Remain Level On Points

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren played out a mostly risk-free draw in the fourth round to remain level on points in the World Chess Championship battle here on Friday. The two players signed peace after 42 moves vide repetition and are tied on two points each after four games of the 14-round showdown. The first to reach 7.5 points will be crowned the champion. The 18-year-old Gukesh, who was playing with black on Friday, is the youngest ever challenger for the title and had won the third game on Wednesday.

Amazon slashes Ninja kitchen essential to £18 that's 'perfect for cooking family meals

Not only is it challenging to clean food that’s stuck itself to a frying pan, but it can ruin whatever you’re cooking too. But right now, you can grab a non-stick solution, thanks to one of the biggest modern names in kitchenware.

Gin lovers can snap up twelve bottles for £2 each this Black Friday weekend

Got a gin lover in your family? Or are one yourself? In that case, you’ll want an advent calendar that will keep you topped up all through December.

"We could be in New York right now - is it Manhattan or Manchester. Who cares?": Inside the new city centre bar hidden behind a fridge

Walk through the doors of a busy burger joint - and through a fridge door - and a series of steps will lead you down to one of Manchester's newest and most exciting bars: Ego Death.

World Chess Championship: D Gukesh, Ding Liren Draw Fourth Round Game; Remain Level On Points

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren played out a mostly risk-free draw in the fourth round to remain level on points in the World Chess Championship battle here on Friday. The two players signed peace after 42 moves vide repetition and are tied on two points each after four games of the 14-round showdown. The first to reach 7.5 points will be crowned the champion. The 18-year-old Gukesh, who was playing with black on Friday, is the youngest ever challenger for the title and had won the third game on Wednesday.

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren: How The World Chess Championship Shapes Up After 3 Rounds

With nerves no longer a concern for him, teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh will hold the psychological edge against a slightly shaken defending champion Ding Liren when the two resume their intriguing battle for the World Championship crown in the fourth round here on Friday. Having demonstrated better preparation and claimed his first victory in the third round, the 18-year-old Gukesh is expectedly upbeat and would be looking to just relax on the first rest today. With a maximum of 11 games remaining under classical time control, the scores are tied at 1.5-1.5. This was after Liren won the opener and the second game ended in a draw.

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Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi Becomes 2nd Indian To Breach 2800 ELO Rating Barrier

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans spot 'insane' detail as Pete Wicks says 'I'm sorry' in front of 'livid' co-stars

World Chess Championship: D Gukesh, Ding Liren Draw Fourth Round Game; Remain Level On Points

Amazon slashes Ninja kitchen essential to £18 that's 'perfect for cooking family meals

Gin lovers can snap up twelve bottles for £2 each this Black Friday weekend

"We could be in New York right now - is it Manhattan or Manchester. Who cares?": Inside the new city centre bar hidden behind a fridge

World Chess Championship: D Gukesh, Ding Liren Draw Fourth Round Game; Remain Level On Points

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren: How The World Chess Championship Shapes Up After 3 Rounds