Explained: Why world No 4 Arjun Erigaisi's hopes of competing in Candidates 2026 are over

After starring in the Chess Olympiad and becoming only the second Indian after the legendary Viswanathan Anand to achieve the coveted 2800 ELO Rating, the year 2024 ended on a heartbreaking note for Arjun as he failed to qualify for the next Candidates.

Explained: Why world No 4 Arjun Erigaisi's hopes of competing in Candidates 2026 are over
After starring in the Chess Olympiad and becoming only the second Indian after the legendary Viswanathan Anand to achieve the coveted 2800 ELO Rating, the year 2024 ended on a heartbreaking note for Arjun as he failed to qualify for the next Candidates.