Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi advanced to the FIDE World Cup quarterfinals with a stunning win over Levon Aronian in Panaji. His knight sacrifice sealed victory, while P. Harikrishna awaits a tiebreaker and other matches head to shorter formats

Goa: Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi stormed into the quarterfinals of the FIDE World Cup, defeating two-time winner Levon Aronian of the United States in the second game of the round of 16 here on Saturday.

Arjun was in control throughout, and the fact that his victory came with the black pieces speaks volumes about the resilience of the Indian, who adapted to different situations with remarkable composure.

Having drawn the first game under classical time control against an opponent in peak form, Arjun was at his best in the return game, steering the p

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