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Arjun Erigaisi: Back in Chess Top 10
2 Jun
Summary
- Arjun Erigaisi secured the No. 8 spot globally.
- He is the only Indian player in the top 10.
- His rise was influenced by recent tournament performances.
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has reclaimed a spot in the world's top 10 chess players, achieving the No. 8 rank in the FIDE ratings for June 2026. This marks his return to the elite circle of chess.
He is the only Indian player currently featured in the top 10, a testament to his consistent performance. His resurgence is attributed to strong showings in recent major chess events, including the Super Chess Classic Romania and the TePe Sigeman 2026.
Erigaisi's journey back into the top 10 included a notable playoff against Magnus Carlsen at the TePe Sigeman & Co Chess Tournament. Despite ultimately losing the playoff, his overall performance in the event was sufficient to boost his rating significantly.
Other notable movements in the rankings include Magnus Carlsen retaining the top spot, Fabiano Caruana rising to No. 2, and Javokhir Sindarov reaching a career-best No. 4.
