Arjun Erigaisi

DOB: 3 September 2003
Place of Brith: Warangal, Telangana
Sport: Chess

Major Achievements in 2024:

Peak FIDE Rating: 2801 (December 2024)
Winner of Menorca Open A
Winner of Stepan Avagyan Memorial 2024
Gold Medal at the 45th Chess Olympiad (Individual)
Gold Medal at the 45th Chess Olympiad (Team)
Winner of 2024 WR Chess Masters Cup
Became 16th player worldwide to cross 2800 FIDE ratings
Ended the year as India No. 1

Profile:
Arjun Erigaisi (born 3 September 2003) is an Indian chess grandmaster and a rising star in the global chess arena. In 2024, he reached a career-high FIDE rating of 2801, becoming the 16th player in history to cross the prestigious 2800 mark. His exceptional year included triumphs at the Menorca Open A, Stepan Avagyan Memorial, and the WR Chess Masters Cup. Arjun also clinched individual and team gold at the 45th Chess Olympiad, playing a pivotal role in India's dominance. Ending 2024 as India’s No. 1, he firmly established himself as one of the world's elite chess players.