'Future is very bright for Indian chess': World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen
Magnus Carlsen, the world's top-ranked chess player, has praised the rising stars of Indian chess, including D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi, highlighting the bright future of the sport in India. Carlsen secured a victory against Erigaisi in the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, where he currently leads.