Arjun Erigaisi topped the Swiss Round with 15 points, beating some of the top contenders, including world No.1 Magnus Carlsen, but was defeated by Uzbek GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov 2.5-1.5 in the semifinal to settle for a third-place finish.

PM Modi praises Arjun Erigaisi for winning bronze medal at FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship

This was not the first time Carlsen reacted this way. Earlier in June, he showed similar frustration after losing to current world champion D Gukesh at the Norway Chess tournament. 

World Blitz Championship 2025: Magnus Carlsen reacts in frustration after loss to Arjun Erigaisi - WATCH

The attention now turns to the upcoming World Blitz Chess Championship, where Indian players will continue their campaigns in Doha.

FIDE World Rapid Championship: PM Modi hails Koneru Humpy and Arjun Erigaisi for winning bronze; Magnus clinches title

WION exclusively spoke to Grandmaster Srinath Narayanan as he gave insights on Arjun Erigaisi's defeat to China’s GM Wei Yi.

Exclusive: GM Srinath Narayanan reflects on Arjun Erigaisi's quarterfinal exit at FIDE World Cup 2025

FIDE World Cup 2025: India’s challenge ends at quarter-final stage as Arjun goes down against Wei Yi in tiebreak

Having played a quick draw with black on Monday, Arjun Erigaisi expectedly looked for a win with white and it looked like the highest ranked player left in the competition had gained an upper hand in the middle game.

FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun Erigaisi, Wei Yi quarters heads to tiebreak; Nodirbek Abdusattorov seals semis spot

A notable highlight was Arjun Erigaisi's exceptional speed of play—he finished the game with more time on his clock than he started with, reflecting both confidence and preparation.

FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun Erigaisi draws quarterfinal Game 1; Nodirbek Yakubboev scores sole win

FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun Erigaisi carries India’s lone challenge after Harikrishna exits

FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun beats Aronian with black pieces to reach quarterfinals; Harikrishna to play tiebreak

FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun and Harikrishna draw opening game of round 5

FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun, Harikrishna advance to pre-quarters; R Praggnanandhaa crashes out

Arjun accepted a draw after 36 moves against the experienced GM Peter Leko of Hungary with white pieces, Praggnanandhaa split the point after 30 moves against GM Daniil Dubov while Harikrishna also drew after 38 moves.

FIDE Chess World Cup 2025: Arjun, Praggnanandhaa head to tiebreak in fourth round after drawing both games

WION’s Aditya Pimpale exclusively caught up with legendary Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand as he reflected on the upcoming FIDE Chess World Cup and the Global Chess League.

Exclusive: Viswanathan Anand backs Indian contingent featuring Arjun Erigaisi to shine at FIDE Chess World Cup

The Chess World Cup 2025 is an eight-round, single-elimination knockout tournament. Each match consists of two classical games played under standard time controls. 

FIDE World Cup 2025: Here's all you need to know about Chess's biggest carnival - Indians participating, venue and more

World No. 4 Arjun Erigaisi has had a stellar 2024 season. The 21-year-old became the youngest Indian to cross 2800 mark in live ELO ratings and also played a key role in India's historic victory at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest. Erigaisi stunned World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in a blitz game at the Tata Steel Chess India tournament earlier this month. He speaks to Wion's Nikhil Mathur on that and much more.

How Arjun Erigaisi Conquered Magnus Carlsen In Six Minutes | WION Exclusive | Chess

Chess Olympiad: India win historic double gold in men's and women's open events

Chess World Cup: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa beats Arjun Erigaisi 5-4 via sudden death to book semis berth

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PM Modi praises Arjun Erigaisi for winning bronze medal at FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship

WBC 2025: Carlsen reacts in frustration after loss to Arjun Erigaisi - WATCH

PM Modi hails Humpy and Erigaisi for winning bronze in World Rapid Chess C'ship

Exclusive: GM Narayanan reflects on Arjun's QF exit at FIDE World Cup 2025

FIDE World Cup 2025: India’s challenge ends as Arjun goes down against Wei Yi

FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun Erigaisi, Wei Yi quarters heads to tiebreak

FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun Erigaisi draws QF Game 1; Yakubboev scores sole win

FIDE World Cup: Arjun carries India’s lone challenge after Harikrishna exits

FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun beats Aronian with black pieces to reach last eight

FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun and Harikrishna draw opening game of round 5

FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun, Harikrishna advance; R Praggnanandhaa crashes out

FIDE Chess World Cup 2025: Arjun, Praggnanandhaa head to tiebreak in R4

Exclusive: Viswanathan Anand backs Indian contingent at FIDE Chess World Cup

FIDE World Cup 2025: Here's all you need to know about Chess's biggest carnival - Indians participating, venue and more

How Arjun Erigaisi Conquered Magnus Carlsen In Six Minutes | WION Exclusive | Chess

Chess Olympiad: India win historic double gold in men's and women's open events

Chess World Cup: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa beats Arjun Erigaisi 5-4 via sudden death to book semis berth