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Time of India
6 hours ago
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- Time of India
Norway Chess: Magnus Carlsen floors Arjun Erigaisi in endgame for sole lead
, the Dronacharya of endgame, showed no mercy against Arjun Erigaisi. Ruthlessness reigned in the fourth round of Norway chess meet in Stavanger on Thursday. Stunningly, the Norwegian World No. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 1 had pointed out the correct 30th move (Qe7) to the world via a confession box during the live webcast. That move would have given Arjun the best chance to draw the game. Most importantly, Carlsen also explained the logic behind it. When you are a pawn less in the queen, double rook and pawns endgame, it's better to exchange queens first. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. However, Arjun allowed a rook trade first — human answer to the pressure on the board and chaos inside. And the queen exchange never happened. It was just a marginal inaccuracy, but Carlsen turned that into a cardinal mistake. Exclusive | Arjuna Awardee Vantika Agrawal: 'People still ask, 'Chess is fine, but what do you really do?'' He went for a rook exchange and played with such beauty and precision that both Stockfish (chess engine) and Caissa (chess goddess) would have doffed their hats to the endgame masterclass from the white side of an English opening game that lasted 48 moves. It was nigh impossible to stop Carlsen when he played at high level, especially after he drew his previous two classical games against Nakamura and Wei Yi and lost both in the Armageddon. Carlsen brought his king to the centre against Arjun while facing the checks in the queen and three pawns vs queen and four pawns climax to score three points. In his only previous game in classical format against Arjun (Wijk aan Zee 2023, Reti, Zukertort Symmetrical), the first grab had happened on the 28th turn. Carlsen had won with black pieces then. China no. 1 Wei Yi Exclusive: Norway Chess 2025, Indian chess stars & China's chess culture Stars aligned for Carlsen as D Gukesh defeated overnight leader Fabiano Caruana in Armageddon. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It meant Carlsen moved into the sole lead with six rounds to go in this six-player double round robin elite event. He is on eight points followed by Caruana on 7. The bottom-placed Yi (4) is not too behind in terms of points. Both Gukesh and Arjun are joint fourth with 4.5 points each. On the women's side, joint leader K Humpy could not capitalise on R Vaishali beating co-leader Anna Muzychuk of Ukraine in Armageddon. Humpy lost in the Armageddon against China's women's world champion Ju Wenjun. Both Humpy and Muzychuk are on 7 points. Vaishali is sixth and last on 3.5 points.
IOL News
a day ago
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- IOL News
Buckle up for thrills: Ajith Kumar's road trip takes a hair-raising turn in 'Vidaamuyarchi'
That's why I thoroughly recommend 'Vidaamuyarchi', which is written and directed by Magizh Thirumeni. The Tamil film with English subtitles on Netflix also boasts the star pairing of Ajith Kumar as Arjun M and Trisha Krishnan as Kayal Arjun. Seriously, it has all the hallmarks of leaving viewers on tenterhooks, especially when underpinned by a solid script with plenty of red herrings and a fabulous cast. Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. After twelve years of marriage, Kayal wants a divorce as she has fallen in love with someone else. For a while, they were happily married until Kayal's miscarriage, which left her infertile. The strain of the loss left the couple living very emotionally distant lives. However, Arjun hasn't stopped loving his wife despite the communication breakdown and her infidelity. So when she says she wants out and that she's moving to her parents' home in Tbilisi, Georgia, Arjun asks to drive her from Baku, Azerbaijan, as their final farewell. While all starts well with the road trip, a road rage encounter with three young men takes a dark turn close to a gas station. Shortly thereafter, Arjun's car breaks down. Fortunately, Rakshith, a truck driver, and his wife Deepika, a couple Kayal befriended at a fuel stop, stop to assist him. They offer to drop Kayal at a nearby cafe to call for a tow truck as there is no cellphone signal in the area. However, what starts as a kind gesture turns into a nightmare when Arjun is unable to locate Kayal. After managing to restart his car, he goes on a cat-and-mouse chase trying to track his wife.
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a day ago
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Magnus Carlsen sends warning to NextGen players after beating India's Arjun Erigaisi: 'Trying to beat them all'
World No. 1 chess player, Magnus Carlsen, has defeated two of the biggest NextGen players in Norway, including D Gukesh, and has now sent a clear warning to the rising prodigies. read more Magnus Carlsen is not ready to surrender in front of the new crop of highly impressive NextGen players. image: Norway Chess Magnus Carlsen scripted a comeback win on Thursday as he defeated Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi in round four of the ongoing Norway Chess 2025 in Stavanger. This was Carlsen's first win after suffering two back-to-back losses in Armageddon after opening the tournament with a statement win over world champion D Gukesh. The world No.1 Carlsen had admitted on Wednesday that he lacked energy as he went down to Wei Yi a day after losing to Nakamura, but did not face any such challenges against 21-year-old Arjun, beating him in 48 moves and capturing a sole lead in the open section. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Despite two Armageddon defeats, Carlsen sits at the top of the standings with eight points while Caruana and Nakamura currently are second and third with 7 and 5.5 points. India's Gukesh and Arjun are level (4.5) on points in the fourth position. Interestingly, Carlsen has defeated both NextGen chess stars so far in Norway Chess 2025. The group of teenage and early-20s chess stars — including Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa, Alireza Firouzja, Vincent Keymer, and Nodirbek Abdusattorov — are often seen as the future of the sport. And 34-year-old Magnus Carlsen has found himself in constant battle with these rising prodigies. Carlsen targets wins against all NextGen chess stars After beating Arjun, Carlsen announced that he is relishing the challenge and wants to beat all of the NextGen stars. 'It's a little bit random that I happen to have beaten Gukesh and Arjun so far, seeing that I've really had pressure against everybody, but still, I'm kind of trying to beat them all. I think you could see certainly inexperience in his defence today, which worked out in my favour,' he told Take Take Take. Analysing his win over Arjun, Carlsen said that his strategy was to create pressure on the young Indian chess player. 'There were a lot of forced moves. I felt that it went from - he had many moves to keep balance to a point, only one. That's probably all you can ask for. I felt like I did more or less everything correctly in order to put pressure on him and often people crack, and he did today,' Carlsen explained. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
News18
a day ago
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- News18
Arjun Bijlani's Magical Disneyland Date With Wife Neha And Son Ayaan
Last Updated: Arjun Bijlani is in Disneyland with his wife Neha and son Ayaan. From sun-kissed vibe to matching outfits, the album is love. Get ready for a dose of family goals. Arjun Bijlani recently treated his fans to a sneak peek into his magical Disney Land vacation with wife Neha and son Ayaan. The actor's Instagram posts were filled with infectious joy, showcasing the perfect family getaway. With the caption, 'A day well spent!! And this is just the beginning!!", Arjun teased fans about more exciting adventures to come, building anticipation for what's next. In a picture-perfect moment, the Bijlani family steals the show with their vibrant smiles during their perfect family vacation. Ayaan, donning adorable Mickey Mouse ears, radiated pure joy, capturing the essence of childhood wonder. Meanwhile, Arjun and Neha, dressed in coordinating blue outfits, exuded a relaxed, sun-kissed vibe. Arjun's straw hat and Neha's chic shades added a dash of flair. But it was Ayaan's joyful energy that became the highlight of the post, reminding everyone of the timeless magic of Disney that brings out the kid in all of us. Take a look at Arjun Bijlani's family vacation here: Another delightful photo showcases Arjun and Neha's beautiful chemistry, as they strike a romantic pose. Their bond shines through in the eye-catching post, exuding warmth, laughter, and an effortless joy. Arjun and Neha are also seen showcasing their Mickey Mouse cards, which highlight their immense excitement for the fun-filled adventures. In no time, fans flooded the comments section with heart and fire emojis, praising the actor for spending quality time with his loved ones. A fan commented, 'Enjoy your Disney Adventures.. looking forward to seeing the big one .. favourite people (sin)." Another user wrote, 'How beautiful you are. May God protect you and make you happy, my master. I hope you are well. My regards to you and your family. I love you." 'Have fun in the USA (sin), Waiting for more of your Vacation stories there," a comment read. On the work front, Arjun Bijlani, who was last seen in the TV show Pyar Ka Pehla Adhyaya: Shiv Shakti, has been a part of several iconic shows like Miley Jab Hum Tum, Naagin, and Ishq Mein Marjawan. Apart from participating in Rohit Shetty's reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi, Arjun has also hosted reality shows like Splitsvilla and Dance Deewane. First Published:
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2 days ago
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Norway Chess 2025: Birthday boy Gukesh beats Caruana in Armageddon game; Carlsen defeats Arjun to regain lead
After his victory over Hikaru Nakamura, world champion and birthday boy D Gukesh defeated Fabiano Caruana in the Armageddon game after holding the American GM to a draw. Arjun Erigaisi, meanwhile, suffered his second consecutive loss, resigning in 48 moves against world No 1 Magnus Carlsen. read more Classical world champion D Gukesh and world No 1 Magnus Carlsen in action during Round 4 of the 2025 Norway Chess in Stavanger. Image credit: Michal Walusza/Norway Chess Reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju continued his steady progress after a poor start in the 2025 Norway Chess, moving to the joint-fourth spot after beating American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana in an Armageddon playoff while world No 1 Magnus Carlsen regained the top spot on the standings after defeating Arjun Erigaisi in Round 4 on Thursday. Arjun thus suffered his second consecutive defeat after starting the tournament on a positive note. As for the other board in the 'Open' section, top-ranked Chinese player Wei Yi defeated Hikaru Nakamura in the Armageddon playoff after holding the world No 2 to a stalemate in the Classical game. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Contrasting run for Gukesh and Arjun Gukesh and Arjun, ranked third and fourth in the world respectively, have had contrasting campaigns so far in the elite tournament that is taking place in Stavanger, Norway. Gukesh began the tournament with back-to-back defeats followed by a clinical victory over Hikaru on the eve of his 19th birthday on Wednesday and an Armageddon victory over Caruana. While there was little to separate the two in their Classical game that lasted 75 moves before the players decided to shake hands, Gukesh – who is a lot more comfortable with Standard time controls than he is in the faster formats – managed to put the American under time pressure and eventually beat him in 52 moves. For compatriot Arjun, it's been the other way round with the 21-year-old defeating Wei in the Armageddon playoff first up before defeating Gukesh in 62 moves. He had lost to Caruana on Wednesday before resigning in 48 moves while playing with black pieces against Carlsen, who also happens to be the defending champion in the tournament. Carlsen had lost Armageddon playoffs against Hikaru and Wei on consecutive days after starting his title defence with a thrilling victory over Gukesh, and returned to winning ways on the fourth day of the competition to sit at the top of the standings with 8 points. Caruana and Nakamura currently are second and third with 7 and 5.5 points each while Gukesh went level with Arjun on 4.5 points for the joint-fourth spot. 5 wins in Round 4 of #NorwayChess! ♟️🔥 Another high-stakes day in Stavanger as the tournament heats up. ♟️ Magnus Carlsen beats Arjun Erigaisi in classical and becomes the sole leader ♟️ Gukesh D defeats Fabiano Caruana in Armageddon ♟️ Wei Yi holds a draw with Black against… — Norway Chess (@NorwayChess) May 29, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Humpy remains in joint-lead despite losing Armageddon game And in the women's section, Anna Muzychuk and Koneru Humpy remained in the joint-lead with seven points despite losing their Armageddon tie-breakers against Ju Wenjun and R Vaishali respectively after their Classical matches ended in a stalemate. Sara Khadem was the only player on the fourth day of the competition other than Carlsen to win a Classical game, pulling off a gritty victory China's Lei Tingjie – the highest-rated player in the 'Women' section – in a game lasting 71 moves while playing with black pieces. Khadem thus moved ahead of Lei to the fourth spot while Vaishali remained at the bottom of the 'Women' standings with 3.5 points.
