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Arjun Erigaisi becomes only Indian chess player in FIDE top 10 after latest rankings update

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has returned to the world’s top 10, climbing to No. 8 in the June 2026 FIDE ratings after gaining 10 points. He is the only Indian in the top 10. Strong performances, including at the TePe Sigeman tournament in Malmö, boosted his ranking. Although he lost a playoff to Magnus Carlsen, Erigaisi’s overall results secured his comeback among chess’s elite.

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