‘New York here I come’: Arjun Erigaisi clears visa hurdle for World Rapid and Blitz Championships in the US | Chess News – Times of India

Arjun Erigaisi (PTI Photo) Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi secured his US visa, enabling him to participate in the World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York. The tournament commences on December 26th.Erigaisi, currently ranked world No. 4, had previously appealed to the US Embassy for expedited visa processing. He needed the visa to compete against…

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D Gukesh becomes World Chess champion: How much prize money did the Indian Grandmaster win? | Chess News – Times of India

India’s D Gukesh reacts after beating title-holder China’s Ding Liren in the 14th and last game of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 in Singapore. (FIDE/PTI) Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh, 18, secured the World Chess Championship title on Thursday when he beat reigning champion Ding Liren in Singapore. He achieved this victory by clinching…

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