Arjun Erigaisi Scores a Hat-Trick
Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi (#5) has cemented his dominance in the online Freestyle Friday chess tournament on Chess.com, achieving an impressive three consecutive victories. This feat highlights his exceptional skill in fast-paced chess and the unpredictability that this unique format, Freestyle Chess or Fischer Random, brings to the table.
Freestyle Chess, with its randomised starting positions, demands quick thinking and adaptability, qualities Erigaisi has demonstrated in abundance in the past three weeks of this competition. Arjun’s domination in the Freestyle Friday resembles Hikaru Nakamura’s unreal grip on Chess.com’s Titled Tuesday competitions. Many of the world’s strongest players have failed to find consistency in the new variant, including Magnus Carlsen, who failed to reach near the podium in his last few attempts.
Notably, these tournaments feature many of the world’s top chess players, including Carlsen, Nakamura, Duda, MVL, etc., making Erigaisi’s repeated wins all the more remarkable. His consistent success in this format underscores his growing prominence in the chess world. With upcoming Freestyle Chess events on the horizon, many are eager to see how Erigaisi’s skills translate to over-the-board play.
