Tata Steel Blitz
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 1:17AM
Dennis Monokroussos

Arjun Erigaisi isn't a household name in the chess world - yet - but if he keeps this up he will be. After his shocking win in the rapid part of the Tata Steel Rapid & Blitz in Kolkota, India, Erigaisi tied for first in the blitz as well. Although Levon Aronian finally defeated him in the Armageddon game after two draws in the blitz playoff, it was still an incredible result for the young Indian. Despite being one of the lowest seeds - a low 2600 player in a field rife with 2700s, he had the best overall score and nearly swept the two events. Congrats to both players.

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