Indian star GM Arjun Erigaisi achieved a 2800+ rating for the first time on Thursday, joining a celebrated group of players to break the barrier.
We knew it was just a matter of time, but on Thursday the moment finally arrived. Arjun joined the exclusive 2800 club, as only the 16th player in chess history to break the barrier by live rating.
The Indian 21-year-old has been cruising for the North Macedonian team Alkaloid in the European Club Cup, that takes place in Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia this week. The final round of the tournament is on Saturday.
Arjun is on 5/6 and has posted a 2852 performance on board one.
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