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

Explained: How D Gukesh surpassed Arjun Erigaisi to become India's new No 1 in FIDE rankings
D Gukesh bettered Arjun Erigaisi in the updated FIDE rankings to become the No 1 Indian chess player at the moment. Gukesh has secured two wins and three draws in the Tata Steel Chess tournament so far.
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,
D Gukesh Reclaims India No. 1 at Tata Steel Chess, Surpassing Arjun Erigaisi with Thrilling Win Over Vincent Keymer
In a historic moment for Indian chess, 18-year-old D Gukesh has become the new India No. 1, overtaking Arjun Erigaisi in the live FIDE ratings after a stellar performance at the Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk aan Zee.
D Gukesh dethrones Ajrun Erigaisi to become highest-ranked Indian in FIDE Rankings
World Champion D Gukesh has dethroned compatriot Arjun Erigaisi to become the highest-ranked Indian in the newly-updated FIDE Rankings, which was released on Thursday, January 23. Gukesh went to the 4th spot in the rankings after his second win in the Tata Steel Masters.
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 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.
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, such as D Gukesh, to boycott FIDE, which could put his world championship title under doubt
Replacing Arjun Erigaisi, D Gukesh becomes highest ranked Indian player at 4 in FIDE
Norway's Magnus Carlsen continues to be the undisputed world No.1 with 2832.5 points, followed by United States' Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura (2802) and country-mate Fabiano Caruana (2798)
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 becomes new India No. 1, overtakes Arjun Erigaisi; R Praggnanandhaa pips Viswanathan Anand to third position
With his win against Vincent Keymer, D Gukesh became the new India No. 1 in chess, overtaking Arjun Erigaisi in the live ratings.
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.
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