Unprecedented achievement: PM lauds Erigey crossing 2800 points in Live Chess Ratings

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New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described Arjun Erigesi’s crossing of 2800 points in the Live Chess Ratings as an ‘unprecedented achievement’ and said that apart from being a huge personal achievement, it will also inspire many other youngsters to play chess and shine on the global stage. . Erigey became only the second Indian player after five-time world champion Vishwanathan Anand to cross the 2800 ELO rating. Joining the ELO 2800 rating club is not easy. Only 14 players in history have crossed 2800 ELO points in published ratings.

Modi said in a post on This is an unprecedented achievement. “His extraordinary talent and tenacity makes our entire country proud.” “Apart from being a great personal achievement, it will inspire many more youngsters to play chess and shine on the global stage,” he said. Best wishes to him for his future endeavours.”

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