Archive · 14 Jun 2025
MGD1 Wins FIDE World Rapid Team Championship in London
Team MGD1, an Indian chess team, made history by winning the World Rapid Team Championship.
The team had strong players like Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi and Pranav, as well as amateur Atharvaa Tayade, who played exceptionally well.
After a tough start, they bounced back on the final day, winning all their games to secure the title.
They beat other teams, including Team Hexamind and Team Freedom, to win.
The team showed great teamwork and determination throughout the competition.
Team MGD1, the first Indian team, won the FIDE World Rapid Team Championship.
They won with 21 points, one ahead of Team Hexamind after a final-day comeback.
Arjun Erigaisi and Pranav secured crucial wins on the final day.
Atharvaa Tayade, an amateur player, won 11 of 12 games.
Team MGD1 won all four rounds on the final day to secure the title.
- Who
- Team MGD1
- What
- FIDE World Rapid Team Championship
- When
- June 14, 2025
- Where
- London, United Kingdom
- Why
- To compete in the championship and win.
- Winning Team
- MGD1
- Championship
- FIDE World Rapid Team
- Location
- London
- Winning Score
- 21 points
- Key Players
- Arjun Erigaisi, Pranav, Atharvaa Tayade
Sources
World Team chess: India”s Tayade shines as Team MGD1 in joint lead after day 2
World Rapid And Blitz Team Championship: Team MGD1 In Joint Lead As Atharvaa Tayade Stars | Sports News
Who Is Atharvaa P Tayade? Indian Who Took World Rapid And Blitz Team Championship By Storm | Sports News
Team MGD1 becomes first Indian side to win FIDE World Rapid Team Championship
