Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has become the second Indian after legendary Viswanathan Anand to cross the gold-standard 2800 ELO ratings.

• Arjun achieved the elusive feat after beating Russia’s Dmitry Andreikin in the fifth round of the European Chess Club Cup 2024 while playing for the Alkaloid team.
• He achieved the win with White Pieces and has also become the World No.3 in the live rating list.
• Arjun has become the second Indian and 16th overall to touch the elusive feat.
• He is the youngest Indian to cross the barrier.