Riyadh, July 28 -- Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin, representing S8UL Esports, a global powerhouse in esports and gaming content, has officially qualified for the Esports World Cup
(EWC) 2025 following a spectacular performance in the Chess Last Chance Qualifiers (LCQ).
He was one of only four players and the sole Indian to secure his spot at the global tournament through the LCQ, which completes the 16-player roster for the EWC group stage kicking off
July 29 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Nihal showcased exceptional form in the group stage of the LCQ, registering five wins and finishing with 5.5 points to secure a top-four finish in Group B and advance to the playoffs.
In the knockout rounds, he produced a stunning turnaround against Bela...