The first day of the World Championship in the shorter versions of chess saw five rounds of rapid chess and teenagers shine through in it.

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi is off to a strong start in the World Rapid Chess Championship, tying for fifth place after five rounds with four wins. Meanwhile, Raunak Sadhwani, another Indian player,

Arjun Erigaisi and Raunak Sadhwani are in the group of 11 players who share the fifth spot on four points each

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship will be held from December 26 (early December 27 in India) to December 31 (early January 1 in India) in Wall Street, New York.

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi faces tough competition at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship, aiming to stay in contention for the 2026 Candidates' Tournament. Top players like Magnus Carlsen,