Historic! Arjun Erigaisi Becomes Second Indian to Cross 2800 ELO Rating
Arjun became just the second Indian, right after the legendary Viswanathan Anand, and 16th player in chess history to cross the 2800-rating mark.
The brilliance of Arjun Erigaisi continues to take the chess world by storm as the young Indian phenom scripted history on Thursday, becoming the second Indian ever to cross the coveted 2800 Elo rating mark.
In a remarkable performance at the European Club Cup, Arjun defeated GM Dmitry Andreikin, pushing his rating to an impressive 2802.1 Elo. This achievement has catapulted Arjun to World No. 3 in live chess rankings, solidifying his position among the global elite.
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With his win last night, Arjun became just the second Indian, right after the legendary Viswanathan Anand, and 16th player in chess history to cross the 2800-rating mark.
His historic achievement garnered the attention of Anand himself.
Congratulations to @ArjunErigaisi on crossing 2800. Like a bullet gaining 60 points this year!@FIDE_chess pic.twitter.com/JYSEAXANOG— Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) October 25, 2024
What is ELO Rating?
A player’s Elo rating is a number that changes based on the outcome of games. After each game, the winner takes points from the loser, with the difference in ratings determining the number of points gained or lost.
The Elo system is used by almost all chess federations and websites, and has also been adopted by other competitive games like baseball, basketball, and pool.
Arjun has been enjoying a rich vein of form recently. He achieved a 6-0 result in his first six games in the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, as he played a big role in India’s maiden triumph in the most prestigious team tournament in chess.
His mesmerizing performance in Budapest has added more luster to his aura, enhancing his reputation as the brightest star on the chess firmament.
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