World rapid & blitz: History for India! Erigaisi becomes first since Anand to podium

Arjun Erigaisi delivered a memorable performance at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2025, winning bronze medals in both events. He became the first Indian since Viswanathan Anand to get podium finishes at both the championships. Despite semifinal losses to Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Arjun’s strong showing in Doha highlighted his growing stature in world chess.