Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Erigaisi stuns Carlsen, shares lead
Arjun Erigaisi, a young chess player from India, had a very exciting day at a big chess tournament called the FIDE World Blitz Championships.
He beat two very famous and strong chess players, Magnus Carlsen and Nodirbek Abdusattorov.
After 13 rounds, Arjun is tied for first place with 10 points, along with two other top players, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Fabiano Caruana.
Magnus Carlsen, who is usually the best, is in third place with 9 points.
There are six more rounds to play to decide who will make it to the semi-finals.
Arjun is known for taking big risks in his games, which makes him a tough opponent.
In the women's tournament, Eline Roebers is leading with 8.5 points, while Aleksandra Goryachkina is in second place with 8 points.
The top four players in both the men's and women's tournaments will move on to the semi-finals and then the final.
Arjun Erigaisi defeated Magnus Carlsen and Nodirbek Abdusattorov to share the lead with 10 points after 13 rounds.
Carlsen is in third place with 9 points, aiming for his ninth World Blitz title.
Other top players include Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Fabiano Caruana, Daniil Dubov, Lu Shanglei, Yu Yangyi, Baadur Jobava, Wesley So, and Alexander Grischuk on 9.5 points.
In the women's tournament, Eline Roebers leads with 8.5 points, followed by Aleksandra Goryachkina with 8 points.
The top four players in both the men's and women's tournaments will advance to the semi-finals and then the final.
- Who
- Arjun Erigaisi, Magnus Carlsen, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Fabiano Caruana, Daniil Dubov, Lu Shanglei, Yu Yangyi, Baadur Jobava, Wesley So, Alexander Grischuk, Pranesh M, Goutham Krishna H, R Praggnanandhaa, Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh, D Harika, R Vaishali, Tan Zhongyi, Eline Roebers, Aleksandra Goryachkina
- What
- Arjun Erigaisi defeated Magnus Carlsen and Nodirbek Abdusattorov to share the lead in the FIDE World Blitz Championships
- When
- During the FIDE World Blitz Championships on Monday
- Where
- Doha
- Why
- Arjun Erigaisi demonstrated strong endgame technique and quick calculation
- Players
- Arjun Erigaisi, Magnus Carlsen, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Fabiano Caruana, Daniil Dubov, Lu Shanglei, Yu Yangyi, Baadur Jobava, Wesley So, Alexander Grischuk, Pranesh M, Goutham Krishna H, R Praggnanandhaa, Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh, D Harika, R Vaishali, Tan Zhongyi, Eline Roebers, Aleksandra Goryachkina
- Event
- FIDE World Blitz Championships
- Location
- Doha
- Round
- 13
- Outcome
- Arjun Erigaisi won against Magnus Carlsen and Nodirbek Abdusattorov
- Standings
- Arjun Erigaisi, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Fabiano Caruana (10 points), Magnus Carlsen, Pranesh M, Goutham Krishna H, R Praggnanandhaa (9 points)
- Next Rounds
- 6 more rounds to determine semi-finalists
- Women's Standings
- Eline Roebers (8.5 points), Aleksandra Goryachkina (8 points), Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh, D Harika, R Vaishali
Sources
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