🇮🇳 Anand’s Legacy Lives On: 4 Indian Stars in the World Top 10

🇮🇳 Anand’s Legacy Lives On: From World Champion to a Top-10 Brigade

Vishy Anand didn’t just blaze a trail—he built the path for India’s chess superstars.

As of June 12, 2025, India not only boasts a reigning World Champion in D. Gukesh, but also four players in the world’s live top 10:

• #4 — Arjun Erigaisi (2778.6)
  
  
  

• #5 — D. Gukesh (World Champion, 2782.1)
  
  
  
  

• #6 — R. Praggnanandhaa (2774.2)
  
  
  
  

• #9 — Aravindh Chithambaram (2757.8)
  
  
  
  

🧠 The Anand Effect

For decades, Vishy Anand stood alone at the summit, a five-time World Champion whose sportsmanship and fighting spirit captured imaginations. His success didn’t just earn trophies—it inspired an entire generation of Indian talent.

🔥 From Champion to Champions

Today, Anand’s influence is visible everywhere:

• Gukesh Dommaraju, India’s newest World Champion, carries the torch at the very top.

• Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa, and Chithambaram push the envelope in elite events, proving India’s depth runs far beyond a single hero.

🌟 A Golden Era in Full Swing

With one World Champion and three more in the live top 10, Indian chess has entered its golden era. From Olympiad golds to Candidates’ tournaments, our players are collecting accolades across the globe.

🚀 What’s Next?

Rather than if or when India will produce a World Champion, the question now is how many more will join Gukesh at the summit. The pipeline of young GMs and rising stars means the future looks brighter than ever.

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