World Chess Rapid and Blitz Championships: Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggananandha to lead India in D Gukesh's absence
Indian chess has seen an unprecedented surge in 2024, with notable achievements including Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi's victories over Magnus Carlsen, Gukesh winning the Candidates Tournament, and both men's and women's teams securing gold at the Chess Olympiads. The year concludes with the World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York, USA.
Indian chess has seen an unprecedented surge in 2024, with notable achievements including Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi's victories over Magnus Carlsen, Gukesh winning the Candidates Tournament, and both men's and women's teams securing gold at the Chess Olympiads. The year concludes with the World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York, USA.
