11/22/2021 – Levon Aronian beat Arjun Erigaisi in the Armageddon Playoffs to win Tata Steel Chess India 2021 Blitz. The second day of the Blitz event saw several players at the top throughout the day, including Nihal, Gukesh, Levon, Parham and Arjun. However, in the end it was Aronian and Arjun who tied for the first place at 11½/18 each. Arjun was completely winning in both Playoff games, and Aronian admitted that he should have lost at least one of them. | Photo: Lennart Ootes

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

11/21/2021 – The Tata Steel Chess India Rapid and Blitz Tournament is taking place on November 17-21 in Kolkata. This time, 14 players are taking part. The lineup is spearheaded by Levon Aronian. Vishy Anand is present at the tournament as a mentor to the young talents. Read the full report on Arjun’s victory at the rapid section... | Follow the action live with expert commentary starting at 9.30 CET (3.30 ET, 14.00 IST)

11/20/2021 – Arjun Erigaisi started hitting the next level at Goldmoney Asian Rapid this past summer when he ended Aronian’s undefeated streak at the event. The healthy rivalry with Aronian began since then. The most anticipated match of the event between Aronian and Arjun did not disappoint. It delivered everything one can fathom — there was action, drama and high stakes in a high-tension match which showcased Arjun’s another quality which the majority of the Indian youth possess: true grit. No matter how adverse things might get, one needs to have the courage to fight back, even if your opponent is the mighty, only two-time World Cup winner in the history of chess. | Photo: Lennart Ootes

11/19/2021 – It was not Arjun’s birthday, but given the way he played, it can easily be called ‘The Arjun Erigaisi day’, as he scored a hat-trick, gained sole lead and beat former US champion Sam Shankland in just 19 moves. This just shows his preparation, strength and consistency. He is now a full point ahead of his competition on 5.0/6. Praggnanandhaa and Aronian are at 4.0/6 each. He will face Adhiban, Vidit and Aronian in the final three games tomorrow. Arjun vs. Aronian is something everyone is waiting for with bated breath. | Photo: Lennart Ootes

11/12/2021 – The Tata Steel Chess India Rapid and Blitz Tournament will take place on November 17-21 in Kolkata. This time, fourteen players will be taking part. The lineup will be spearheaded by Levon Aronian. This event aims to give maximum exposure to Indian youngsters who have been rapidly climbing the rating ladder. Vishy Anand will be present at the tournament as a mentor to the young talents.