The 18-year-old received the event — 9.5 factors from 12 video games —- with a spherical to spare after his draw towards Vietnam’s Thai Dan Van Nguyen. Arjun has now certified for the 2023 version of Tata Steel Masters.
Arjun loved a dream run on the event with 7 wins and 5 attracts. His stupendous present meant that he additionally broke into the top-100 of World rankings throughout the course of the competitors.
♟💙 | Arjun Erigaisi wins the #TataSteelChess Challengers Event! Congratulations! https://t.co/6wLV4ieJe7
— Tata Metal Chess (@tatasteelchess) 1643467234000
“That is by far considered one of my greatest performances in a classical event. I want to have a good time this with a win within the ultimate spherical on Sunday,” Arjun instructed TOI. Arjun, coached by GM Srinath Narayanan and mentored by Viswanathan Anand as a part of the Westbridge Anand Chess Academy, was effusive in his reward of the duo.
“Working with the 2 have positively upped my recreation. I’ve tremendously benefitted from the insights offered by each Anand and Srinath. In latest occasions, I’ve laid extra emphasis on my openings and the outcomes are starting to indicate,” Arjun identified.
Congrats to Arjun on such a easy and robust efficiency! He has been with us in WACa and we’re so proud to see… https://t.co/lvnxVnyPsZ
— Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) 1643468159000
Arjun felt his first-round draw towards Lucas Van Foreest gave him a variety of confidence. “I didn’t have one of the best of positions in that recreation however was ready to attract it. Issues fell into place after I received my second-round recreation and from thereon, it was about ensuring I maintained the momentum,” Arjun stated.
Arjun’s fashion of play appears to have impressed World champion Magnus Carlsen who’s that includes on the Tata Metal Masters. “He’s going to be 2700 quickly. He’s by far one of the best participant within the Challengers part. He performs chess in a approach that I take pleasure in. You may simply sense that he is aware of find out how to play. He has a superb tactical eye and he can change kinds simply,” Magnus stated.