Arjun Erigaisi Downs Carlsen; Praggnanandhaa Secures Candidates Spot

• Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi defeated Magnus Carlsen in the fifth round of the Freestyle Chess Finals Rapid Round-robin stage.
• Erigaisi's victory over Carlsen continues his resurgence in the tournament.
• Praggnanandhaa R secured his spot in the 2026 Candidates Tournament by clinching the FIDE Circuit 2025.
• Praggnanandhaa's qualification was due to a stellar season with multiple tournament victories.

Why It Matters: Indian chess players are achieving major global success.