Arjun Erigiasi has had a year of success in 2025. The young Indian sensation has made headlines all year for all the right reasons. He has achieved big things this year, from doing well in freestyle chess tournaments to beating Magnus Carlsen and much more. And once again, he’s in the spotlight, and he climbs to world number 4 in live chess rankings after beating Awonder Liang in Round 1 of the ongoing Chennai Grand Masters 2025.
He’s now India’s world number 1, and it’s a big moment for both him and the Indian chess fans. He’s trailing behind Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Fabiano Caruana in the world rankings and is just a few points away from becoming world number 3.
Arjun Erigiasi’s Rise To Success
Arjun Erigiasi’s rise has been nothing short of a miracle. He was born in 2003 and quickly made a name for himself in the world of kings and queens. He crossed the magical 2800 Elo rating mark in December 2024 and is very close to touching it again.
This year has been full of notable performances from Arjun Erigiasi to a point where he even overshadows the world champion, Gukesh D, himself sometimes, like in the Freestyle Chess Tournament. He also recently finished fourth in the Esports World Cup 2025. Moreover, he won Chess.com Freestyle Friday events, becoming the first ever Indian to win the event and the only player to win it three times in a row. So what’s next for Arjun Erigiasi? Let’s find out.
What’s Next For Arjun Erigiasi
Expectations are at an all-time high from Arjun Erigiasi, especially at a time when India is experiencing a golden boom in the sport. With his recent climb to world number 4, his eyes will be on becoming world number 3, and who knows, maybe world number 1. So keep an eye out for this young Indian prodigy, and his story is just getting started.
Also read: Chennai Grand Masters 2025 Day 1: Full Results And What’s Next
