After stunning performances in the league stage, Erigaisi could not managed to replicate the same in the semifinal against Nodirbek Abdusattorov, losing the match. But nonetheless, a bronze medal for India was sealed, as per ESPN.
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
Indian Grandmaster and World Number 5 Arjun Erigaisi has created history by becoming the first Indian ever to reach the semifinals of the prestigious Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, currently taking place in Las Vegas.
Joining the ranks of Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Viswanathan Anand in the second season are returning Superstars, including world number four Arjun Erigaisi, world number seven Nodirbek Abdusattorov, world number 12 Praggnanandhaa R, and world number eight Wei Yi
After day five, Ganges Grandmasters and SG Alpine Warriors are on top with 12 match points. The team of Ganges Grandmasters is in first place due to a better difference in game points - 52:51, Mumba Masters are third, with eight Match Points.
The Global Chess League will feature a unique playing concept - with each match of the league taking place at a different time, played in a double round-robin format. For the first time in chess, all team members will be playing a match with pieces of the same colour.