Prime Minister Narendra Modi Congratulates Chess Prodigy Arjun Erigaisi for Crossing 2800 Elo Rating Mark

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his congratulations to Arjun Erigaisi, the young Indian chess prodigy who recently achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing the 2800 Elo rating mark in live chess ratings. This accomplishment not only makes Erigaisi the youngest Indian to achieve this feat but also places him in the elite company of only 16 players in chess history.

Erigaisi, who is just 21 years old, reached this milestone during the 2024 European Chess Club Cup while representing Team Alkaloid. In a critical fifth-round match against Russian player Dmitry Andreikin, Erigaisi emerged victorious, pushing his live rating past 2800 and elevating him to World No. 3.

The Prime Minister took to social media to praise Erigaisi’s achievement, describing it as “phenomenal” and expressing pride in the grandmaster’s talent and perseverance. Modi also expressed hope that Erigaisi’s success would inspire more young Indians to take up chess and strive for international recognition.

Erigaisi’s recent successes include his crucial role in India’s historic Chess Olympiad victory, where he played a significant role on the third board. His impressive performance, with nine wins and two draws in 11 rounds, was instrumental in India’s triumph at the Olympiad, solidifying his position as one of the country’s top chess talents.

With this latest achievement, Erigaisi has not only made a mark on the global chess stage but has also brought pride to the nation, further enhancing the prominence of Indian chess internationally. Congratulations to Arjun Erigaisi on this remarkable accomplishment, and best wishes for his future endeavors in the world of chess.