Chess World Cup: Arjun Erigaisi's Candidates bid over

Arjun Erigaisi, hailed as India's rising chess phenom, suffered a disappointing quarterfinal defeat at the Chess World Cup, halting his quest for a spot in the World Championship. After a gripping battle marked by strategic defenses, he fell to Wei Yi from China in a pressure-filled tiebreak.

Chess World Cup: Arjun Erigaisi's Candidates bid over
Arjun Erigaisi, hailed as India's rising chess phenom, suffered a disappointing quarterfinal defeat at the Chess World Cup, halting his quest for a spot in the World Championship. After a gripping battle marked by strategic defenses, he fell to Wei Yi from China in a pressure-filled tiebreak.