Gukesh D. Dethrones Erigaisi, Becomes India's No. 1

Gukesh becomes highest-ranked Indian at 4th, surpassing Arjun Erigaisi in latest FIDE rankings
Gukesh, 18, achieved the feat when he logged his second victory in the Tata Steel Tournament in Wijk Aan Zee (Netherlands) defeating Vincent Keymer of Germany
D Gukesh to step down as world chess champion? World No. 3 urges Indian GM, Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi to boycott FIDE
World No. 3 Hikaru Nakamura has urged the world's top chess players like D Gukesh to boycott FIDE, which could put his world championship title under doubt.
How world chess champion D Gukesh pipped Arjun Erigaisi to become new India No. 1
At the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025, India's D Gukesh has excelled, remaining unbeaten and overtaking Arjun Erigaisi to become the new India No. 1. Gukesh's strong performances contrast with Erigaisi's struggles,
FIDE rankings: Gukesh becomes highest-ranked Indian Chess player
Continuing his rapid rise, world champion D Gukesh dethroned compatriot Arjun Erigiasi to become the highest-ranked Indian chess player, at fourth, in the latest FIDE rankings
World Chess Champion Gukesh becomes India No. 1 again
Gukesh has dethroned Arjun Erigaisi after the latter had a mighty slump with a series of poor performances in the Tata Steel Masters.
D Gukesh becomes India’s No. 1 chess player, surpassing Arjun Erigaisi
D Gukesh, the 18 year old chess player has become India’s No. 1 chess player and replaced compatriot Arjun Erigaisi, after claiming the fourth spot in the latest FIDE rankings released on Thursday.
Tata Steel Chess 2025, Round 5: Gukesh overtakes Arjun to be new India No. 1
Dommaraju Gukesh earned his second win of the 2025 Tata Steel Chess Masters in Round 5, closing the gap on joint leaders R Praggnanandhaa and Nodirbek Abdusattorov.
Tata Steel Chess 2025: D Gukesh back to winning ways; Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi pocket draws
D Gukesh secured a crucial victory against Vincent Keymer in a 72-move match at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025, marking his second win. R Praggn
D Gukesh replaces Erigaisi as highest-ranked Indian, now fourth in the world
Continuing his rapid rise, world champion D Gukesh dethroned compatriot Arjun Erigiasi to become the highest-ranked Indian chess player, at fourth, in the latest FIDE rankings on Thursday. Gukesh, 18,
Milestone ALERT! Gukesh becomes World No. 4, displacing Arjun Erigaisi as highest-ranked Indian chess player
Continuing his meteoric rise in the world of chess, reigning world champion D Gukesh has overtaken compatriot Arjun Erigaisi to become the highest-ranked Indian player in the latest FIDE rankings, securing the fourth spot globally.
D Gukesh dethrones Arjun Erigiasi to become India's new No.1 in latest world chess rankings
D Gukesh became the new India's no.1 chess player when he moved to fourth in the latest FIDE rankings, released on Thursday. Gukesh dethroned Arjun Erigiasi.
World Champion Gukesh outclass Keymer in Tata Steel Chess tournament
With eight rounds still remaining in the tournament, the first rest day is slated for Friday and Gukesh, with two victories ...
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Gukesh Shines with Technical Prowess at Tata Steel Chess
Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh secured a victory against Germany's Vincent Keymer in the Tata Steel Chess tournament, climbing ...
Gukesh closes gap to Praggnanandhaa with win in Tata Steel Chess tournament
Gukesh, playing with white pieces, controlled the game from the start against Keymer, opting for the Nimzo-Indian Defense.
Pragg leads after third win, Gukesh draws in Round 4 of Tata Steel Chess
World Champion D Gukesh needed six hours to draw, while R Praggnanandhaa took the sole lead overall with 3.5/4 ...
Why D Gukesh owes credit to a German Grandmaster, praised by Carlsen, for India No. 1 and World Championship titles
D Gukesh became the new India No. 1 on Wednesday and has a German grandmaster to thank, who also helped him during the World ...
Gukesh wants chess in Olympics: 'It will take the sport to next level'
Indian chess prodigy and youngest world champion D Gukesh has expressed his desire to see chess included in the Olympics, ...
Fabiano Caruana calls Gukesh vs Anish Giri match at Tata Steel Chess ‘insane’
World No 2 Fabiano Caruana, has called Gukesh’s match against Anish Giri in the opening round of the Tata Steel chess ...