Nihal Sarin and Arjun Erigaisi Advance to Quarterfinals of Chess at Esports World Cup 2026

Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin Bow Out In Esports World Cup Chess Quarterfinals

India's campaign at the Chess tournament of the Esports World Cup has ended in the quarterfinals, with Arjun Erigaisi and Nihal Sarin both securing top-eight finishes on Friday.

S8UL’s Nihal Sarin Storms Into Esports World Cup Quarterfinals, Joins Arjun Erigaisi

Nihal Sarin and Arjun Erigaisi advance to the Esports World Cup 2026 chess quarter-finals after impressive knockout victories, keeping India’s hopes alive in the high-stakes tournament

Nihal Sarin, Arjun Erigaisi in Esports World Cup playoffs but Pranesh M bows out

Indian duo joins the likes of Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, Alireza Firouzja and Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the business end of competition

Arjun, Nihal enter Esports World Cup 2026 quarterfinals with wins in last-bracket qualifiers; Nepomniachtchi knocked out

When chess at the Esports World Cup 2026 resumed, Arjun and Nihal, both playing in the last bracket qualifiers, held their nerves to secure their spots in the quarterfinals.

Nihal Sarin and Arjun Erigaisi advance to quarterfinals of Chess at Esports World Cup 2026

Nihal defeated Wei Yi and Jan-Krzysztof Duda in his lower bracket matchups, while Arjun overcame fellow Indian Pranesh M. 

Chess at Esports World Cup 2026: Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin, Pranesh M Vie for Playoffs Spots on Day 2 of Group Stage

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Arjun defeated Nihal before falling to Alireza Firouzja, while Pranesh M fell short against Nodirbek Abdusattorov on opening day; all three Indians to compete in the lower bracket on Day 2 Sports News | Chess at Esports World Cup 2026: Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin, Pranesh M Vie for Playoffs Spots on Day 2 of Group Stage.