Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Erigaisi Makes History, Reaches Freestyle Chess Semifinals
An Indian chess player named Arjun Erigaisi made history by getting to the semifinals of a big chess tournament called the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Las Vegas.
He won against Nodirbek Abdusattorov to make it.
This tournament is special because players can be creative instead of just memorizing moves.
Arjun won the first game and drew the second to win.
He is now going to play Levon Aronian next.
His friend Praggnanandhaa also played but lost in his match.
It's a big deal for Indian chess!
Arjun Erigaisi is the first Indian to reach the semifinals of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour.
Erigaisi defeated Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the quarterfinals in two games.
He won the first rapid game and drew the second to secure his victory.
Erigaisi will face Levon Aronian in the semifinals on July 19.
Praggnanandhaa lost his quarterfinal match against Fabiano Caruana.
- Who
- Arjun Erigaisi, an Indian Grandmaster
- What
- Arjun Erigaisi reached the semifinals of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour.
- When
- The tournament is currently taking place, with Erigaisi's next match on July 19.
- Where
- Las Vegas
- Why
- He secured his place in the semifinals with a victory over Nodirbek Abdusattorov.
- Player
- Arjun Erigaisi
- Achievement
- First Indian to reach semifinals
- Tournament
- Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour
- Location
- Las Vegas
- Opponent (Quarterfinals)
- Nodirbek Abdusattorov
- Next Opponent
- Levon Aronian
- Match Date
- July 19
Sources
Arjun Erigaisi scripts history in Las Vegas, becomes first Indian to reach Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour semifinals
Arjun Erigaisi Defeats Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Seals Historic Semifinal Spot At Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour In Vegas
