Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi Claims Stepan Avagyan Memorial 2024 Crown

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Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, India’s top-rated chess player, clinched the Stepan Avagyan Memorial 2024 title in Jermuk, Armenia.

An Overview of the News

• He secured victory with a round to spare by defeating Russian GM Volodar Murzin in 63 moves during the penultimate round.

• Arjun finished with six points from four wins and four draws, establishing a lead of 1.5 points over his nearest competitors in the 10-player field.

Upcoming Challenge

• In the final round, Arjun will compete against GM Manuel Petrosyan of Armenia.

Career-High Live Rating

• Following his victory, Arjun Erigaisi achieved his highest live rating to date, reaching the No. 4 position globally.

Recent Performance

• Throughout the year, Arjun has displayed exceptional performance:

  • Winner of the Menorca Open in April.

  • Runner-up in the TePe Sigeman Chess Tournament in May.

  • Joint-fifth place in the Sharjah Masters Open tournament.