Arjun Erigaisi. (Photo Credits: X)
World No.1 Magnus Carlsen showed dominance and added another title to his tally after winning the 2025 FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship by defeating GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov 2.5-1.5 in the final match. This is his ninth world blitz title and 20th world championship title across all three time controls.
Carlsen refused to accept a draw in the title clash against GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov. Both the players were tied at 1.5 points each after the first three games. Carlsen and Abdusattorov secured a spot in the semifinal after a draw in Round 19. Carlsen was at 13.5 points and the Uzbek at 13 points.
Carlsen then went on to beat Caruana 3-1 to secure a place in the final and Abdusattorov defeated Arjun Erigaisi 2.5-0.5 in semifinal.
After a brilliant in the tournament, the Indian had to settle for a bronze medal after losing to Abdusattorov in the semi-final. This is Arjun’s second bronze medal in the year. He is only the second Indian male player after the legendary Viswanathan Anand to win a World Blitz medal in the ‘Open category’.
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