11/21/2021 – Records keep tumbling when Arjun Erigaisi plays tournaments. The 18-year-old continues his brilliant momentum in Blitz as he scored an unbeaten 6½/9 to gain sole lead. He is the only player who remained undefeated for nine rounds of Blitz. His total unbeaten streak is at 16 games now at Tata Steel Chess India 2021. That’s not all: he has climbed to World no.14 and India no.2 in Blitz in the live ratings. Aronian is once again in pursuit of Arjun as he is just a half point behind him at 6/9. They will face each other in the 14th round. | Photo: Lennart Ootes
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Can Arjun do a Magnus?
In the previous edition, Magnus Carlsen won both Rapid and Blitz section of Tata Steel Chess India 2019. Arjun Erigaisi seems to be on the path to etch his name in history in the same line as the world champion. If he manages to achieve this feat, it will be something that cannot be broken, only tied further by future players. However, one must keep in mind that six players have played 18 games in a span of four consecutive days. It is quite obvious that tiredness and fatigue is developing. Arjun however seems to have plenty left in his tank.
Round 1: Vidit - Raunak: 1-0
Vidit and Raunak had an interesting rook, bishop and four same side pawns endgame.
Vidit - Raunak
Position after 28.Bd4
The material is balanced, yet a quick glance reveals that Black’s king is in a precarious position. The endgame is definitely difficult to play with only last few seconds left on the clock. Raunak being a very strong player managed to prolong the fight until he eventually fell into a mating net.
Position after 59...Ba3
Find out the finish after 59...Ba3. 59...Ra4 would have continued the fight a bit longer.
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Round 2: Raunak - Parham: 1-0
Raunak bounced back immediately, played excellent chess to beat Parham in the second round.
Raunak - Parham
Position after 29.f5
29.f5 is a powerful move, utilizes the pin on the e-file. The game continued 29...Bxg3+ 30.Kxg3 Rc6 31.Nc1 e5 32.dxe5 fxe5 33.Nxe5+ Nxe5 34.Rxe5 Rxe5 35.Rxe5 and now Black self-pinned the d5-pawn 35...Rc5. White won the game in a few more moves.
Arjun Erigaisi played the endgame beautifully against Sam Shankland.
Arjun - Shankland
Position after 25...Red6
25...Red6 seems to be very natural and absolutely fine. However, computer does not like the move. Guess who else did not like the move? Arjun. He made the most out of it, 26.Bc5 Rxd5 27.exd5 Ne7 28.c4 and White has gained a substantial advantage. The conversion was not easy, yet Arjun converted it into a full point and made it look easy against someone who is very strong at endgame like Shankland.
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Round 3: Nihal - Gukesh: 0-1
Nihal and Gukesh had an exciting back and forth game which was won by Gukesh.
Nihal - Gukesh
Position after 37.Qg4+
White’s final mistake turned out to be 37.Qg4+ in an already difficult position. 37...Rg5 38.Qe2 hxg3 39.hxg3 Rh8 and Black won the game in the next few moves.
Raunak Sadhwani won an exciting battle against Nihal Sarin which was anybody’s game to win. Both of them mutual errors which the other player was not able to capitalize. Eventually, Raunak won the game.
Time, Time, Time! Arjun Erigaisi vs Vidit Gujrathi | Tata Steel Chess India 2021
Round 8: Raunak - Gukesh: 1-0
Raunak was worse against Gukesh for the better part of the game. However, he endured difficult positions and eventually turned things around in the final moments of the game to win it.
Shahid AhmedShahid Ahmed is the senior coordinator and editor of ChessBase India. He enjoys covering chess tournaments and also likes to play in chess events from time to time.
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