Arjun Erigaisi had won the bronze medal in the World Rapid last week. Image: Chess24
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Firstpost30-12-2025, 23:02

Arjun Erigaisi Secures Double Bronze at World Chess Championships

  • Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi won a bronze medal at the World Blitz Championship.
  • He suffered a semifinal loss to Nodirbek Abdusattorov with a score of 2.5-0.5.
  • Erigaisi also secured a bronze medal in the World Rapid Championship, achieving a rare double.
  • He led the qualification rounds, even defeating Magnus Carlsen and Abdusattorov on day one.
  • Magnus Carlsen advanced to the final, setting up a showdown with Abdusattorov.

Why It Matters: Arjun Erigaisi clinched two World Championship bronze medals, a remarkable achievement despite his semifinal loss.

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