D Gukesh Becomes New India No. 1 at Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025, Overtaking Arjun Erigaisi
D Gukesh Soars as India’s New Chess King at Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025
NEW DELHI: The 87th edition of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 has been a thrilling spectacle, showcasing the extraordinary talent of India’s D Gukesh, who has left an indelible mark on the tournament. Starting as World No. 5 and India No. 2, Gukesh has proven his mettle by remaining unbeaten, ultimately overtaking Arjun Erigaisi to become India’s new No. 1.
Arjun’s Struggles
Arjun Erigaisi, once at the top of the Indian chess hierarchy, has faced a challenging campaign. His tournament began with a disappointing defeat against compatriot Pentala Harikrishna, followed by a draw against Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri. A further setback came with a loss to R Praggnanandhaa, leaving him at the bottom of the Masters leaderboard with just 1/5 points.
Gukesh’s Stellar Performance
In stark contrast, Gukesh has displayed remarkable form, including victories over renowned players like Anish Giri and Vincent Keymer. His draws against chess giants such as Fabiano Caruana and Vladimir Fedoseev have solidified his position. Since his historic world title victory over China’s Ding Liren, Gukesh has shown no signs of slowing down.
Impact on Ratings
As the tournament progresses, the rating dynamics have shifted significantly. Arjun’s rating has dropped by 21.5 points to 2779.5 due to his ongoing struggles, while Gukesh has gained 7 points, elevating his live rating to 2784. The chess community is abuzz with excitement as these young talents continue to battle it out.
Looking Ahead
With only five rounds completed, players will take a much-needed rest day, presenting a moment for reflection and strategy adjustment. The chess world watches closely as D Gukesh embraces his new title as India’s No. 1, leaving fans eagerly anticipating his next moves.
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