'It Will Inspire Youngsters': PM Modi Heaps Praise On Arjun Erigaisi After Reaching 2800 Rating Mark

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has been one of India's fastest-rising stars in game of chess. 21-year-old sensation has been making his name all over, and his achievements continue to propel him as a star prospect. As he competes worldwide, Indian grandmaster recently won a match-up against Russian player Dmitry Andreikin. Erigaisi's win was nothing less than historic, as star Indian chess player reached a landmark feat to establish him among one of finest players in game.

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Arjun Erigaisi Surpasses Historic 2800 Rating Mark in Live Chess, PM Modi Acknowledges His Efforts

Arjun Erigaisi reached historic milestone of surpassing 2800 Elo Rating Mark in live chess ratings. He achieved feat at 2024 European Chess Club Cup while representing Team Alkaloid. With this victory, Erigaisi also became third-ranked player in world, one of only 16 chess players ever to reach this ranking. PM Modi acknowledged Erigaisi's greatness As he expressed hope that his success would inspire young Indians to take up chess and strive for international recognition.

"Congratulations to Arjun Erigaisi for crossing 2800 mark in live chess ratings! This is a phenomenal feat. His exceptional talent and perseverance make our entire nation proud. Beyond being a great personal milestone, it will inspire many more youngsters to play chess and shine on global stage. Wishing him very best for his future endeavours," PM Modi tweeted.

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Erigaisi, 21-year-old Indian chess grandmaster is now second-only Indian player after Viswanathan Anand to surpass coveted milestone. He is also youngest Indian player to do so. Indian grandmaster has put himself to level of France's Alireza Firouzja and five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen, who hold number one and two spot as youngest to go past 2800 rating mark.

Arjun Erigaisi's brilliance will soon establish himself as one of India's leing talents in chess, whose impressive performance will inspire young kids to take up sport in future.