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In a historic moment for Indian chess, 18-year-old D Gukesh has become the new India No. 1, overtaking Arjun Erigaisi in the live FIDE ratings after a stellar performance at the Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk aan Zee.

D Gukesh became the new India’s no.1 chess player when he moved to fourth in the latest FIDE rankings, released on Thursday. Gukesh dethroned Arjun Erigiasi.

D Gukesh, the 18 year old chess player has become India’s No. 1 chess player and replaced compatriot Arjun Erigaisi, after claiming the fourth spot in the latest FIDE rankings released on Thursday.

Round 6 of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 saw Indian players making significant strides. Arjun Erigaisi drew with top-seeded Fabiano Caruana, while Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh also held their ground against strong opponents.

Continuing his rapid rise, world champion D Gukesh dethroned compatriot Arjun Erigiasi to become the highest-ranked Indian chess player, at fourth, in the latest FIDE rankings on Thursday. Gukesh, 18,

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D Gukesh bettered Arjun Erigaisi in the updated FIDE rankings to become the No 1 Indian chess player at the moment. Gukesh has secured two wins and three draws in the Tata Steel Chess tournament so far.

Continuing his meteoric rise in the world of chess, reigning world champion D Gukesh has overtaken compatriot Arjun Erigaisi to become the highest-ranked Indian player in the latest FIDE rankings, securing the fourth spot globally.

With his win against Vincent Keymer, D Gukesh became the new India No. 1 in chess, overtaking Arjun Erigaisi in the live ratings.