Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Arjun Erigaisi's World Cup Exit; Sindarov in Semis
Indian chess champion Arjun Erigaisi lost in the World Cup quarter-finals, missing a chance to qualify for the FIDE Candidates.
His former coach advised him to be more cautious.
Meanwhile, Javokhir Sindarov is in the semi-finals, focusing on winning the World Cup rather than the upcoming Candidates tournament.
Arjun Erigaisi lost to Wei Yi in the World Cup quarter-finals
His aggressive playing style was criticized by his former coach
Arjun missed out on a spot in the FIDE Candidates 2026
Javokhir Sindarov reached the World Cup semi-finals
Sindarov focused on the World Cup, not the Candidates
- Who
- Arjun Erigaisi, Javokhir Sindarov
- What
- Arjun lost in the World Cup quarter-finals; Sindarov reached the semi-finals
- When
- Wednesday (Arjun's loss), Friday (Sindarov's semi-final)
- Where
- FIDE World Cup 2025
- Why
- Arjun's aggressive playing style; Sindarov's focus on the World Cup
Aggressive Playing Style
Cautious Play
Risk-Taking
Aggressive Playing Style
Arjun's aggressive style leads to high-risk moves
Cautious Play
Curbing aggressive moves can prevent losses
- Arjun's Age
- 22
- Arjun's World Rank
- 6
- Arjun's Opponent
- Wei Yi
- Next Indian Candidate
- R Praggnanandhaa
- Sindarov's Next Match
- Against Nodirbek Yakubboev
