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Arjun Erigaisi achieved a significant milestone on June 02, 2026, by securing the World No. 8 position in the latest FIDE rankings, making him the only Indian player in the global top 10 at that time. He gained 10 rating points during the assessment period and strengthened his standing through strong performances in major international tournaments. One of his notable achievements was finishing as the runner-up at the TePe Sigeman 2026 tournament, where he lost to Magnus Carlsen in a playoff. Erigaisi, who became India's 54th Grandmaster in 2018, continues to be one of the country's leading chess talents.