Indian chess has been on the upward trajectory for the past two years or so, but no one can deny that 2024 has been the year for the country in the sport.

Carlsen also said that there has been a 'deflation' in the significance of chess ratings.

World No. 4 Indian chess grandmaster and top seed Arjun Erigaisi will open his Chennai Grand Masters campaign against compatriot Vidit Gujarathi

He had earlier participated in 2019 and had gone on to clinch the title.

Vidit Gujrathi was a part of the Indian men's team, which also included D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun, that won a historic Chess Olympiad gold in the Open category

In an interaction with NDTV, chess star Vantika Agrawal had revealed that their celebrations were planned.

India achieved a massive feat after winning a rare double gold at the Chess Olympiad 2024.

Despite Praggnanandhaa's loss, D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi won, while Vidit Gujrathi pulled off a draw.

Backed by the two in-form stars in World Championship challenger D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaise, the Indian men scored a 3-1 victory over Azerbaijan in the fifth round of the 45th Chess Olympiad

World Championship challenger D Gukesh will look to improve his billing in the faster version as Vidit Gujrathi joins him for the Superunited rapid and blitz chess tournament, a part of the Grand Chess Tour.