Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has solidified his status as a global chess powerhouse, climbing to the world number eight position in the latest FIDE rankings released in June 2026. This milestone marks a significant comeback for the 22-year-old prodigy, who now stands as the sole representative from India within the prestigious top ten list. A…
Grandmaster Wesley So surged to the top of the leaderboard at the Norway Chess tournament this week, overtaking Alireza Firouzja following a series of high-stakes matches. Simultaneously, Bibisara Assaubayeva reclaimed her position as the leader in the women’s division, marking a dramatic shake-up in the standings as the event reaches its midpoint. A Tournament in…
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa delivered a significant upset at the Super Chess Classic Romania tournament, held recently, by defeating Uzbek prodigy Javokhir Sindarov and ending his remarkable 53-game unbeaten streak in classical chess. This pivotal match, alongside victories by Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Vincent Keymer, has set an intense tone for the ongoing elite competition in…
