Arjun Erigaisi Celebrates Bronze Medal Wins in World Chess Championships

Arjun Erigaisi's Remarkable Year in Chess

New Delhi, December 31: Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has expressed heartfelt thanks to his supporters after achieving back-to-back bronze medals at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships as the year comes to a close.

Continuing his impressive performance on the international chess stage, Erigaisi secured a bronze medal at the FIDE World Blitz Championships held in Doha on Tuesday.

In a post on X, he stated, “I am filled with gratitude. Thank you to my family, my team, and my sponsors. I also appreciate my fellow chess players, the organizers, volunteers, and everyone else who contributed behind the scenes. Your support throughout the year has been incredibly uplifting, and I cherish every message I receive.”

Gratitude

Thank you to my family, team and sponsor.

Thank you to fellow chess players, organisers, volunteers and everyone else behind the scene making it happen.

Finally thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout the year. It is always heartening to read the…

— Arjun Erigaisi (@ArjunErigaisi) December 31, 2025

Despite a strong showing in the league rounds, Erigaisi faced a setback in the semifinals against Nodirbek Abdusattorov, resulting in a loss. Nevertheless, he secured a bronze medal for India, as reported by ESPN.

Erigaisi advanced to the knockout stage, finishing the initial rounds with an impressive 14.5 points from 18 games, which included 12 victories, five draws, and one defeat.

Earlier this month, the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Championship took place in Doha, featuring a 13-round Swiss format with a time control of 15 minutes plus a 10-second increment. Arjun earned his first bronze medal at this event with a score of 9.5.