Erigaisi becomes first since Anand to podium in World Rapid & Blitz

Arjun Erigaisi delivered a memorable performance at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2025, winning bronze medals in both events. He became the first Indian since Viswanathan Anand to achieve this feat. Despite semifinal losses to Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Arjun’s strong showing in Doha highlighted his growing stature in world chess.