Arjun Erigaisi hails newbie Indian chess participant for Rapid Team show, reveals we performed in 2012 and he beat me’

Jun 14, 2025 10:11 AM IST

One of the star attactions throughout the MGD1 staff was newbie participant Atharvaa P Tayade, who additionally had an ideal file, and had just one defeat.

Arjun Erigaisi’s MGD1 staff was the star attarction throughout the fast part of the 2025 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championship. MGD1 received all 4 matches on the ultimate day, completed in first place.

Atharvaa P Tayade (backside excessive left) poses for a staff picture.(Twitter)

The ultimate day of the fast part noticed the final 4 decisive rounds being performed, the place the Indian MGD1 squad received each match. Out of 12 matches, MGD1 received 10, drew one and misplaced one, ending their fast marketing campaign with 21 match factors.

Also Read: ‘There was a meme with a cat on the table…’: D Gukesh left in splits, drops verdict on Magnus Carlsen’s desk slam

One of the star attactions throughout the MGD1 staff was newbie participant Atharvaa P Tayade, who additionally had an ideal file all through the fast event, and had just one defeat.

Speaking to Take Take Take, Erigaisi was requested about his newbie teammate, and he was stuffed with praises. Giving a sneak peek into Tayade’s life, Erigaisi additionally revealed that the pair confronted one another in a sport in 2012.

“Yes, clearly. I actually didn’t know him, but funny thing is that back in the day, in a tournament in 2012, we played a game and he beat me there. And I did not remember about that game, but yes, it was a bit funny to do that. And, Srinath did a great job of finding him. And also, he’s done IIT and he’s doing IIM. So it’s like, two of the toughest ones in education in India,” he stated.

When requested if Atharvaa may grow to be an expert chess participant, Erigaisi revealed, “ I’m not sure if he has time for that.”

The second place within the fast event went to Hexamind Chess Team. Meanwhile, third place went to Freedom, which had Viswanathan Anand of their ranks.

The blitz event begins on Saturday, and can have a few of the strongest gamers on this planet, together with two-time world champion candidate, Ian Nepomniachtchi.

Stay up to date with the newest sports activities information, together with newest headlines and updates from the Olympics 2024, the place Indian athletes will compete for glory in Paris. Catch all of the motion from tennis Grand Slam tournaments, comply with your favorite soccer groups and gamers with the newest match outcomes, and get the newest on worldwide hockey tournaments and sequence.

Stay up to date with the newest sports activities information, together with newest headlines and updates from the Olympics 2024, the place Indian athletes will compete for glory in Paris. Catch all of the motion from tennis Grand Slam tournaments, comply with your favorite soccer groups and gamers with the newest match outcomes, and get the newest on worldwide hockey tournaments and sequence.

See Less

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *