In a dramatic twist to the global chess scene, World Champion D Gukesh has lost his India No. 1 spot in the latest FIDE rankings, following a disappointing finish at Norway Chess 2025. Rising star Arjun Erigaisi has now claimed the top Indian position, marking a major milestone in his career.
🔴 Key Highlights:
- Arjun Erigaisi now ranks World No. 3 with an Elo rating of 2782, overtaking Gukesh, who slipped to World No. 5 with 2776.
- Despite his recent World Championship win, Gukesh’s third-place finish in Norway cost him valuable rating points.
- Magnus Carlsen won the Norway Chess title for a record seventh time, with Fabiano Caruana finishing second.
- Gukesh had a chance to win the tournament but lost to Caruana in the final round, missing out on a potential title-clinching draw.
📢 Chess Community Reactions:
- Fans are divided—some hail Erigaisi’s consistency, while others believe Gukesh’s historic wins over Carlsen and Erigaisi in classical chess still prove his dominance.
- Carlsen himself warned that Gukesh still has room to grow, despite his world title.
⚠️ Strategic Impact:
- India now boasts two players in the global top five, signaling a new era of dominance in world chess.
- The rivalry between Gukesh and Erigaisi is expected to intensify, adding excitement to upcoming tournaments.
👉 What do you think? Is Arjun Erigaisi India’s new chess king, or will Gukesh bounce back stronger? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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