Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Indian Chess Stars Find Vacation in Home
Some of India's top chess players, like D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi, travel a lot for tournaments.
They go to many different countries to play chess.
Because they travel so much, being at home feels like a special vacation to them.
They play in many tournaments throughout the year, which keeps them very busy.
Even when they win, they have to leave quickly to go to the next tournament.
They say they don't get much time to rest, but they are young and focus on staying fit to keep up with their busy schedules.
Top Indian chess players D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi find going home feels like a vacation due to their hectic travel schedules.
Gukesh has traveled to multiple countries in a short period, including Spain, Poland, USA, Uzbekistan, Greece, and more.
Praggnanandhaa has played in events across three continents in a short span, with minimal time at home.
Erigaisi has also had a packed schedule, traveling frequently and playing in tournaments with little break.
All three players emphasize the importance of fitness to manage their intense tournament schedules and avoid fatigue.
- Who
- Top Indian chess players D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi
- What
- Find going home feels like a vacation due to their hectic travel schedules
- When
- Throughout the year, with frequent tournaments and minimal breaks
- Where
- Various international locations including Spain, Poland, USA, Uzbekistan, Greece, Qatar, and India
- Why
- Due to the intense and frequent nature of their tournament schedules, making home feel like a luxury
- Players
- D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, Vaishali Rameshbabu
- Recent Events
- Granada Chess Open, FIDE Grand Swiss, Global Chess League, World Rapid and Blitz Championship, Tata Steel Chess India Rapid and Blitz
- Travel Schedule
- Frequent international travel with minimal breaks
- Workload
- Playing in tournaments for over half the year
- Fitness Focus
- Emphasis on fitness to manage intense schedules