Arjun Erigaisi Overcomes Viswanathan Anand To Win Jerusalem Masters Title

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New Delhi: Arjun Erigaisi produced a composed and determined performance to defeat Viswanathan Anand in an all-Indian final and claim the Jerusalem Masters crown. The 22-year-old clinched the title after a gripping contest that began with two drawn rapid games before moving into blitz tie-breakers.

Erigaisi seized the advantage in the first blitz game, capitalising on a strong position with the white pieces to take a crucial lead. The second blitz encounter also saw him pressing for victory, but he eventually settled for a draw, which was enough to seal the match 2.5–1.5 and secure the championship. The win earned him

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