Arjun Erigaisi Wins WR Chess Masters, Nears 2800 Elo Rating
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | WR Chess Masters |
| Winner | Arjun Erigaisi (India) |
| Final Opponent | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (France) |
| Final Result | Arjun won in an Armageddon game after two draws in Classical chess |
| Prize Money | 20,000 Euros |
| Live Elo Rating After Win | 2796 |
| Milestone Target | 2800 Elo rating |
| Next Tournament | European Cup (starts October 20) |
| Semifinal Opponent | R. Praggnanandhaa (India) |
| Semifinal Result | Arjun won 1.5-0.5 |
| Victories En Route to Final | Bodhana Sivanandan, Vidit Gujrathi, R. Praggnanandhaa |
| Recent Achievement | Part of the Indian team that won gold at the Chess Olympiad |