There are a lot of exciting things about Norway Chess, but for me, the time control and Armageddon format stand out the most to me,” said Erigaisi, 21

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, who recently became the second Indian after the legendary Viswanathan Anand to reach the gold-standard ELO rating of 2800, will make his debut at the prestigious Norway Chess tournament next year.

Arjun Erigaisi has become only the second Indian Grandmaster, after Viswanathan Anand, to surpass the Elo Rating of 2800. Arjun currently has an Elo rating of 2801 and is ranked fourth in the world.

Arjun Erigaisi has become the second Indian, after Viswanathan Anand, and the 16th worldwide to reach the prestigious ELO rating of 2800. The 21-year-

Arjun Erigaisi has become the youngest Indian to cross the coveted 2800 ELO rating. He is the 16th player overall to breach the elusive mark. Arjun achieved the feat after beating Russia’s Dmitry Andreikin in the fifth round of the European Chess Club Cup 2024.

In a stunning accomplishment, 21-year-old Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi became the second Indian to ever acquire the coveted 2800 Elo rating in classical chess. He is now a member of this select group, joining the likes of Viswanathan Anand.