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Arjun Erigaisi knocked out of FIDE World Cup quarter-finals by Wei Yi
Updated On: 20 November, 2025 09:26 AM IST | Panjim | PTI
Wei Yi had huge advantage, but Arjun posed stiff resistance despite being low on material. Eventually Wei Yi fumbled in the ensuing endgame and Arjun escaped with a drew
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India’s Arjun Erigaisi. Pic/AFP
Arjun Erigaisi was knocked out of the FIDE World Cup at the quarter-final stage, losing to Wei Yi of China 1.5-2.5 in the first set of tie-breakers on Wednesday.
Arjun played with black pieces in the first rapid chess game and employed the French defence. It did not turn out to be a great choice, however, as Arjun was soon on the backfoot losing a rook for a minor piece.
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