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Tuesday, 03 Dec 2024 10:50
FIDE Circuit 2024: Erigaisi still in the lead, Caruana closes in

The 2024 FIDE Circuit race is approaching its thrilling conclusion. Arjun Erigaisi remains in the lead, but he can’t feel safe as Fabiano Caruana is hard on his heels. With less than a month remaining, the two are separated by just 0.74 points.

Erigaisi delivered a solid performance at the Chennai Grand Masters, tying for first place but losing the tiebreaker to Levon Aronian, which left him in third place overall. This result earned him 17.22 points. However, as only the top seven results count toward the final score, Arjun had to forfeit the 5.24 points he had previously earned at the Sharjah Masters.

Nodirbek Abdusattorov had high hopes for the 3rd International President Cup, but his fifth-place finish brought him only 9.11 points. As a result, he climbed to second place on the leaderboard but only for a few days.

Meanwhile, Fabiano Caruana dominated the competition at the US Masters in Charlotte, NC, securing a clear first-place finish and earning 17.11 points. Unlike Erigaisi, Caruana still has one more tournament result to add to his tally. He will aim to maximize his score at the Saint Louis Masters, a Swiss tournament that begins today.

Erigaisi also has a chance to improve his score as he competes in the Qatar Masters in Doha, which has started today. Abdusattorov, currently in third place, will also participate in the event, hoping to regain ground if his main competitors don’t succeed.

With all this in play, the 2024 FIDE Circuit race promises an electrifying finish, with Erigaisi and Caruana being the primary contenders for the coveted top spot.

We maintain a dedicated page on our website for the FIDE Circuit, offering the latest information on eligible tournaments, the current standings, and regulations.
Visit: FIDE Circuit 2024.